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About James Marvin Young
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private James Marvin Young, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 May 1864, while serving with Company B, 72d New York Infantry, in action during the Wilderness Campaign, Virginia. With two companions, Private Young voluntarily went forward in the forest to reconnoiter the enemy's position, was fired upon and one of his companions disabled. Private Young took the wounded man upon his back and, under fire, carried him within the Union lines.
General Orders: Date of Issue: April 2, 1898
Action Date: May 6, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company B
Division: 72d New York Infantry
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James Marvin Young's Timeline
| 1843 |
December 2, 1843
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Ellicott, New York, United States
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| 1913 |
November 30, 1913
Age 69
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Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York, United States
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Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York, United States
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