Benjamin F. Young

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Benjamin F. Young, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 17 June 1864, while serving with 1st Michigan Sharpshooters, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of flag of 35th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate States of America).

General Orders: Date of Issue: December 1, 1864

Action Date: June 17, 1864

Service: Army

Rank: Corporal

Division: 1st Michigan Sharpshooters