It is worth noting that some persons who initially struggled with their consciences elected to join the military and went on to serve honorably, most famously Sergeant [[Alvin York]], who initially filed as a conscientious objector but changed his mind and went on to become the most decorated American soldier of [[World War I]]. | It is worth noting that some persons who initially struggled with their consciences elected to join the military and went on to serve honorably, most famously Sergeant [[Alvin York]], who initially filed as a conscientious objector but changed his mind and went on to become the most decorated American soldier of [[World War I]]. |