Background
Young was born in Alpine, Texas, the youngest of three children born to Marilyn (nee Hoskins) and Roy Clinton Young.
Young was born in Alpine, Texas, the youngest of three children born to Marilyn (nee Hoskins) and Roy Clinton Young.
Young joined the Army from Odessa, Texas in September 1966, and by August 21, 1968 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in Company C, 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. After the platoon leader was killed, Young assumed command and directed the unit"s defense. When ordered to withdraw, he rescued several men who were pinned down by enemy fire and unable to move, suffering fatal wounds in the process.
Young, aged 21 at his death, was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Texas.
As a human wave attack advanced on Observing that a small element of the point squad was unable to extract itself from its position, and completely disregarding his personal safety, Although his leg was badly shattered, By his gallantry at the cost of his life are in the highest traditions of the military service.