b. 02/12/1843 Ellicott, New York. d. 30/11/1913 Jamestown, New York,
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 06/05/1864 Wilderness Campaign, Virginia.
James M Young MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of the Wilderness. Virginia on May 6, 1864. His Medal was awarded to him on April 2, 1898, almost 34 years after his deed.
MOH CITATION:
With two companions, voluntarily went forward in the forest to reconnoiter the enemy’s position; was fired upon and one of his companions disabled. Pvt. Young took the wounded man upon his back and, under fire, carried him to within the Union lines.
BURIAL LOCATION: LAKEVIEW CEMETERY, JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK.
HIGHLAND SECTION, LOT 4.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
