Andrew J. Young (Medal of Honor)

Andrew J. Young
Born December 28, 1837
Greene County, Pennsylvania
Died January 27, 1910
Buried at Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company F, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Andrew J. Young (December 28, 1837 - January 27, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Young received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Young's medal was won for capturing a Confederate flag at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, on April 5, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[1][2]

Young was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania and entered service in Carmichaels. He was later buried in Jefferson.[1][3]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Andrew J. Young, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 April 1865, while serving with Company F, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, in action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, for capture of flag.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Andrew J. Young". Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (S-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  3. "Andrew J. Young". www.findagrave.com.
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