Homer Givens Marker

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Title

Homer Givens Marker

Subject

Historic Markers; Florence, AL, Lauderdale County, AL

Description

This historic marker is located at the intersection of North Wood Ave. and Chisholm Road, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "The home of Homer Givens, America's first hero in World War I was located .4 of a mile north of this intersection. Following a bloody two-hour battle on November 1, 1917 Corporal Givens stood alone after his comrades had fallen.

He then managed to kill three enemy soldiers before being severely wounded by twenty-three pieces of shrapnel. Givens was decorated with France's highest military honor, the Croix De Guerre, His award ceremony was attended by General John J Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces."

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

“Homer Givens Marker”. Accessed 11/04/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

Late 1900s

Type

Text