World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Young
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Greenfield, Iowa
Honored By
Marine Veteran
SERVED 4 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC AND FOUGHT IN COMBAT AT ATTU ISLAND, THE MARSHALL ISLANDS AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED NUMEROUS DECORATIONS INCLUDING PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER. SPENT A YEAR IN THE HOSPITAL.