Frank Albert Young

Frank Albert Young
Born (1876-06-22)June 22, 1876
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Died April 3, 1941(1941-04-03) (aged 64)
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1897 - 1923
Rank Sergeant Major
Battles/wars China Relief Expedition
Awards Medal of Honor

Frank Albert Young (June 22, 1876 – April 3, 1941) served in the United States Marine Corps. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the China Relief Expedition.

Young was born on June 22, 1876, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] He died on April 3, 1941, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

His award citation reads:

For extraordinary heroism in action in the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 20 June to 16 July 1900. Throughout this period, Private Young distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. ↑ "Frank Albert Young". Hall of Valor. Military Times.
  2. ↑ "Frank Albert Young". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  • "Frank Albert Young". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2009-12-18.


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