Serving as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, Private Frank Albert Young received the Medal of Honor for his actions between June 20 and July 16, 1900 in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. Young was 23 years old.
27 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Sergeant Major.
Young was born on June 22, 1876 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. His Medal of Honor is credited to Wisconsin. Young died on April 3, 1941 in Mare Island Shipyard, California, at the age of 64. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Young is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 50 credited to Wisconsin.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 20 June to 16 July 1900. Throughout this period, Young distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- June 22, 1876Born in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
- June 20 - July 16, 1900Act of valor — Peking, ChinaAge 23.
- April 3, 1941Died in Mare Island Shipyard, CaliforniaAge 64.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
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. He died on April 3, 1941, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia.
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