World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William A. Young
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Manhattan, New York
Honored By
A Thankful American
HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION AND WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART AND TWO BRONZE STARS (WITH V FOR VALOR) FOR HIS SERVICE ON NEW BRITAIN, PELELIU AND OKINAWA.