World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Cleon Simpson Young
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Wichita, Kansas
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
ENLISTED IN MILITARY SERVICE ON JUNE 30, 1943. SERVED AS A SEABEE OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER WITH COMPANY C, 129TH NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION DURING THE WAR, INCLUDING IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. ALSO AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL FOR SERVICE IN THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON NOVEMBER 2, 1945 WITH THE RATE OF CHIEF PETTY OFFICER AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.