Korean War
| Service # | 55081293 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 26 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Young was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
Private First Class Young was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On October 26, 1951, during a training exercise near Chisong-ni, North Korea, he was struck and killed by a mine fragment.