World War II Honoree

James E. Young, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Butler, Pennsylvania

Honored By

A Grateful American

SERVED WITH THE 120TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, ACHIEVING THE RANK OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. HE LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH IN NORMANDY ALSO SEEN ACTION IN THE ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HE WAS WOUNDED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF ST. LO IN THE BATTLE OF THE HEDGEROWS ON JULY 17, 1943. RECIPIENT OF THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH FOUR BRONZE STARS AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.