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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Rodger W. Young

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clyde, Ohio

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE. SERVED WITH THE 148TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 137TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM ON JULY 31, 1943 ON NEW GEORGIA, SOLOMON ISLANDS. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.