World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Givens Young
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Florence, South Carolina
Honored By
J. Givens Young
Relationship
Self
Served with 80th Infantry Division, Rifle Platoon Leader, Rifle Company Commander, age 23, U.S. 3rd Army under General Patton. Participated in 4 campaigns. Received -- Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Normandy Medal.