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U.S. Marine Corps
Young, Frank Albert
Young, Frank Albert
RankSergeant Major
Year of Action1900
HometownMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Pehng, China, 20 June to 16 July 1900. Throughout this period, Young distmguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsYear of Action: 1900

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