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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Division:

    104th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 104th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 161 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant William W. Young, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 104th Infantry Division during World War II. Staff Sergeant Young risked his life to rescue a wounded soldier by dashing across 200 yards of fire-swept terrain and carrying him back to cover. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.