World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles Mathew Young, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Helena, Arkansas
Honored By
Carol Swonger
Relationship
Daughter
ASSIGNED AS FLIGHT LEADER PROVIDING AIR SUPPORT FOR GROUND TROOPS IN THE AFRICAN AND NORMANDY CAMPAIGNS. HAD THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE YOUNGEST COLONEL IN THE AIR FORCE. WAS AWARDED NUMEROUS MEDALS AND AWARDS FOR VALOR AND BRAVERY.