John L. Younker

John L. Younker (November 16, 1836 – May 18, 1911) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Younker received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Younker's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Cedar Mountain in Virginia on August 9, 1862.[1] He was honored with the award on November 1, 1893.[2]

John L. Younker
BornNovember 16, 1836
Wurttemberg, Germany
DiedMay 18, 1911
Ohio
Buried
Logan, Ohio
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1862 - 1865
RankPrivate
Unit Company A, 12th U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Cedar Mountain
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Younker was born in Wurttemberg, Germany. He joined the Army from Lancaster, Ohio in March 1862, and was discharged in March 1865.[3] He is buried in Logan, Ohio.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John L. Younker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 August 1862, while serving with Company A, 12th U.S. Infantry, in action at Cedar Mountain, Virginia. Private Younker voluntarily carried an order, at great risk of life in the face of a fire of grape and canister; in doing this he was wounded.[1]

See also

References
  1. "John L. Younker". Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. "Civil War (T-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  3. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
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