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	*The Sergeant York Discovery Expedition* *Discover SYDE in the News*

	The American Forces Network (AFN) in Heidelberg, Germany has been following SYDE and the search for the "York Spot".
	Air force Staff Sergeant Kevin Dennison (left) anchors the breaking news that The Sergeant York Discovery Expedition has found the location where Alvin C. York earned the Medal of Honor. (watch video below) Work on the SGT. York Historic Trail and Memorial near completion! (discover more below)

The Sergeant York Discovery Expedition (SYDE) has taken many trips to the Argonne forest in search of the precise location where Alvin York earned the Medal of Honor. Below are some of the stories covering our search from failed attempts to our success in the discovery of the "York Spot" in October 2006. We will post additional information on upcoming and recently published articles as they become available so please visit us again soon.

Endorsements:
People sometimes ask if any third party sources support our claim to finding the exact location where SGT. York earned the Medal of Honor. The answer is, YES, and here is what they have to say. Click on the letters below for larger views.

The Center of Military History (CMH) is the final word on Army history and fully endorse SYDE's discovery as accurate. This endorsement includes CMH sponsorship of SYDE's work to preserve the SGT York discovery and artifacts. Dr. Clark is the director of CMH.

MG Zabecki is one of the most senior US Army historians and is the US Army expert on World War One. He is extensively published on the Great War.

A letter of endorsement from the French Military Mission to NATO, who reviewed the SYDE findings and concluded that they are 100% correct.
(en français)

Dedication Day set!
SYDE is leading the effort to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of York's actions in the Argonne. October 4 th has been set for a Commemoration Ceremony and dedication of the SGT York Historic Trail and Memorial. Dignitaries, honored guests, and nearly 200 Boy Scouts will support the ceremony to officially open the trail. Tours will be offered following the ceremony by LTC Douglas Mastriano and Kory O'Keefe, Co-founders of SYDE. More details on the ceremony can be found here.
Click here to join others in funding the Sergeant York Historic Trail and Memorial. Your generous gifts are appreciated..

              "York Spot" FOUND!!
    LTC Douglas Mastriano near the actual location where
      Alvin York earned the Medal of Honor on 8 OCT 1918.
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SYDE in the NEWS

LTC Douglas (Vincent) Mastriano, in the Argonne Forest
during the search for the exact location of the "York Spot".
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York Trail -Near Completion!
SYDE honors York, soldiers and preserves a piece of history.

The Sergeant York Discovery Expedition began work on the SGT. York Historic Trail and Memorial. SYDE teamed up with Grandpre Developpement and the Boy Scouts to build the 2 mile loop-trail. The trail will take visitors through the battlefield where the 82nd infantry fought for the Argonne and eventually lead to the SGT. York Memorial. The memorial stone plaque is located near the exact location were York fought off a German-led bayonet attack while capturing 132 German prisoners on 8 OCT 1918. (Click here for pictures)

The historic trail and memorial will honor York, all those who served in France during WWI and preserve an important chapter in American Military history. Below is a photo of the plaque fresh out of the shipping crate.

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SYDE still needs your help! Donations are now being accepted through a non-profit organization called Bill Rudge Ministries. This organization will ensure accurate accounting and make all contributions tax deductable. Click HERE for details and see how you can participate.

SYDE in the PRESS

   Press Release 26 MAY 2008
   Stars and Stripes

   French article on the York Trail
   Department of Tourism-Argonne
   (In French, near bottom of page)

   Magazine Article July 2007
   The Armchair General Magazine

   Press Release 26 OCT 2006
   International Herald Tribune

   Press Release 21 OCT 2006
   Stars and Stripes

SYDE on the WEB

   Web Story 24 MAR 2007
   CBNNews.com

Related York and other Links

   German side of the York story
   Military History Magazine

   Meuse-Argonne Historic trail
   Boy Scouts of America

   Western Front Association

   Romagne 14 -18 Museum