Frank Schoonover painted this scene of Pall Mall, Tenn., Alvin York’s heroism during World War I. Cleveland, Tenn., businessman and Allen Jones recently purchased it from an out-of-state museum to return it to Tennessee.
Cleveland business leader Allan JonesCLEVELAND, Tenn. — A celebrated painting of World War I hero Alvin C. York finally is in his home state — Tennessee.
Local businessman and philanthropist Allan Jones completed the private purchase on Veterans Day.
“I was aware of this painting for many years but never thought it would become available,” Jones said.
York, a native of Pall Mall, Tenn., became famous for his acts of courage in October 1918 in France. As an acting corporal, he led 17 men into battle and was awarded the Medal of Honor.
York died in 1962.