Frank Albert Young

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Frank Albert Young
Born(1876-06-22)June 22, 1876
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
DiedApril 3, 1941(1941-04-03) (aged 64)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1897–1923
RankSergeant Major
Battles/warsChina Relief Expedition
AwardsMedal 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, 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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Public Domain 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. ^ "Burial Detail: Young, Frank A. (Section 17, Grave 18979-D)". ANC Explorer. Arlington National Cemetery. (Official website).

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