James M. Young
Medal of Honor recipient
About James M. Young
Lived 1843 – 1913 (aged 69). James M. Young was an American.
James Marvin Young (December 2, 1843 – November 30, 1913) 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. Young's medal was won for his heroism in the Battle of the Wilderness during the Overland Campaign in Virginia on May 6, 1864.
Young was born in Ellicott, New York, and entered service in Chautauqua County, New York.
After the war, he worked as a policeman in Jamestown for 30 years. He died at his home there on November 30, 1913. He was buried in Lake View Cemetery.
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Who was James M. Young?
Medal of Honor recipient (1843–1913)
When was James M. Young born?
James M. Young was born on 2 December 1843 in Ellicott.
When did James M. Young die?
James M. Young died on 30 November 1913 in Jamestown.
What nationality was James M. Young?
James M. Young was American.
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