Sergeant Alvin York, World War I hero and recipient of the Medal of Honor. King sketched him when he stayed at the Watterson Hotel in Louisville during his bridal trip. On the back of the drawing, King wrote that York was "a mild looking gent to be such a hero." Interestingly, York never wanted to fight in World War I; when filling out his draft card he tried to claim an exemption as a conscientious objector.
