Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of the Wilderness. Virginia on May 6, 1864. His citation reads “With 2 companions, voluntarily went forward in the forest to reconnoiter the enemy's position, was fired upon and one of his companions disabled. Pvt. Young took the wounded man upon his back and, under fire, carried him within the Union lines”. His Medal was awarded to him on April 2, 1898, almost 34 years after his deed.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of the Wilderness. Virginia on May 6, 1864. His citation reads “With 2 companions, voluntarily went forward in the forest to reconnoiter the enemy's position, was fired upon and one of his companions disabled. Pvt. Young took the wounded man upon his back and, under fire, carried him within the Union lines”. His Medal was awarded to him on April 2, 1898, almost 34 years after his deed.
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