Background
Young, George A. was born on January 27, 1917 in Syracuse, Nebraska, United States. Son of George A. and Genevieve (Cunningham) Young.
Young, George A. was born on January 27, 1917 in Syracuse, Nebraska, United States. Son of George A. and Genevieve (Cunningham) Young.
Bachelor of Arts, University Nebraska, 1939. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell Univercity, 1943.
From research associate to asso professor Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, 1946-1955. Professor department veterinary science U. Nebraska, 1955-1962, department chairman, since 1956, Bert Rodgers professor veterinary science, since 1962. Developed method for elimination and control chronic diseases of swine.
Board of directors, past president North.E. Lincoln Young Men's Christian Association, 1957-1963.
Served from Lieutenant to captain, Veterinary Corps, Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member American Academy Microbiology, American Society Microbiology, Society Experimental Biology and Medicine, American Veterinary Medical Association, Sigma Xi.
Married Anetta Ruth Wendeln, June 23, 1940. Children: James Alan, Judy Ann, William Joe.