Andrew J. Young (Medal of Honor)
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Andrew Jackson Young (December 28, 1837 ā January 27, 1910) was a United States soldier who fought with the Union Army during the American Civil War as a member of Company F of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry (also known as the 44th Pennsylvania Volunteers).[1] He received his nation's highest award for valor, the U.S. Medal of Honor, for capturing a Confederate flag at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, on April 5, 1865.[2] That award was conferred on May 3, 1865.[3]
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Born | December 28, 1837 Morgan Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | January 27, 1910 Jefferson, Pennsylvania, US |
Buried | Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Pennsylvania, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army (Union Army) |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Company F, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry (44th Pennsylvania Volunteers) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War:
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Awards | Medal of Honor |
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