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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Sergeant Major John C. Young, United States Army, for gallant conduct while serving as a member of the 3d Infantry Regiment, in rescuing a comrade from drowning in Minnesota River, near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, 19 November 1896.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    Regiment:

    3d Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1898
    D.S.C. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit and the D.S.M. under the provisions of the act of Congress (March 5, 1931)

    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 Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Sergeant Major John C. Young, United States Army, for distinguished service in action while serving as a member of the 3d Infantry Regiment, in battle the at El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898.