Dublin Core
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."
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