U.S. Navy · United States 
Horatio N Young
Seaman Horatio N Young served the U.S. Navy. Horatio was 67 years old.
On board the U.S.S. Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing the Lehigh, which had grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie. After several previous attempts had been made, Young succeeded in passing in a small boat from the Lehigh to the Nahant with a line bent on a hawser. This courageous action while under severe enemy fire enabled the Lehigh to be freed from her helpless position.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
32, 16 April 1864.
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