World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Orville Clayton Young
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hancock, Iowa
Honored By
Larry, Ron & Brian Young
Relationship
Sons
SERVED OUR COUNTRY FROM JANUARY 7, 1944 TO JANUARY 29, 1946 FIGHTING 18 MONTHS IN CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS WITH COMPANY B, 1ST BATTALION, 47TH INFANTRY OF THE 9TH DIVISION. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR AND DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION.