The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Roy V. Young, Jr. (ASN: 0-542940), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 March 1945, in Germany. First Lieutenant Young, in leading two platoons forward, continually exposed himself to enemy fire. Disregarding concentrations of artillery fire and frequent tree bursts he contacted his second platoon, then brought up artillery and mortar observers to direct fire. The courageous and unhesitating action, leadership and loyal devotion to duty of First Lieutenant Young reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Roy V. Young, Jr. (ASN: 0-542940), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 February 1945, in Germany. Discovering that they could not fire their bazooka at enemy tanks from their position in a house, Second Lieutenant Young and a comrade went outside under intense enemy fire in an attempt to knock out the leading tank. Despite the deadly machine gun fire now centered on them, they fired two more rounds at the tanks, forcing them to withdraw. While Second Lieutenant Young was moving back toward the house, he was painfully wounded by the enemy fire. His gallant action enabled the men of his platoon to later repel the enemy infantrymen. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Young, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.