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Gerald O. Young
US Air Force officer and Medal of Honor recipient (1930–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gerald Orren Young (May 19, 1930 – June 6, 1990) was a United States Air Force officer and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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Born | (1930-05-19)May 19, 1930 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | June 6, 1990(1990-06-06) (aged 60) Anacortes, Washington, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1947–1952, 1955–1956 (USN) 1956–1980 (USAF) |
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Unit | 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal (3) |
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