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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Andrew J. Young, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 April 1865, while serving with Company F, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, in action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, for capture of flag.
General Orders: Date of Issue: May 3, 1865
Action Date: April 5, 1865
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company F
Division: 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry
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December 28, 1837
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Morgan, Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
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July 1867
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1870 |
November 1870
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Pennsylvania, United States
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1910 |
January 27, 1910
Age 72
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Jefferson, Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
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