Cavalry M. Young
| Calvary Morris Young | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 12, 1840 Washington County, Ohio |
| Died | July 11, 1909 |
| Buried at | Fort Mitchell, Kentucky |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |
 Company L, 3rd Iowa Cavalry |
| Battles/wars |
Price's Raid American Civil War |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Calvary Morris Young (March 12, 1840 – July 11, 1909) 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 awarded for his gallantry during the capture of the Confederate States Army Brigadier General William Lewis Cabell during Price's Raid in Missouri on October 25, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on April 4, 1865.[2]
Young was born in Washington County, Ohio, and entered service in Hopeville, Iowa. He was buried in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.[1][2]
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 Calvary Morris Young, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 October 1864, while serving with Company L, 3d Iowa Cavalry, in action at Osage, Kansas, for gallantry in capturing General Cabell.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Calvary Morris Young". Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- 1 2 "Civil War (T-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 1, 2014.
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