Korean War
| Service # | 2753631 |
|---|---|
| Unit | USS Union |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | March 26 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Boatswain's Mate Third Class Young was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Boatswain's Mate Third Class Young was a crew member of the attack transport USS UNION (AKA-106). He was listed as Missing in Action and presumed dead in Korea on March 26, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.