Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. He enlisted into military service at Milwaukee, Wisconsin and served as a Private, in the U.S. Marine Corps. During the Battle of Peking, China, June 20, to July 16, 1900, Private Young with others was dispatched as a guard and helped in erecting barricades to protect the city while fighting the invading rebel Boxers. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 19, 1901. He later achieved the rank of Sergeant Major.
Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. He enlisted into military service at Milwaukee, Wisconsin and served as a Private, in the U.S. Marine Corps. During the Battle of Peking, China, June 20, to July 16, 1900, Private Young with others was dispatched as a guard and helped in erecting barricades to protect the city while fighting the invading rebel Boxers. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 19, 1901. He later achieved the rank of Sergeant Major.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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MEDAL OF HONOR
SGT MAJ
US MARINE CORPS
BOXER REBELLION
CALIFORNIA
WORLD WAR I
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