Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
1915 - 1979 (64 years)
| Name | Young, James Cornelious | |
| Birth | 6 Oct 1915 | Clay County, Illinois  |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | YOUN.J006 | |
| _FGRAVE | 34488906 | |
| Military Service | World War II, Seaman Second Class, United States Navy [1] | |
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United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959) In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,… |
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World War II Honoree, Young, James Cornelius (1915-1979) |
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James Cornelious Young (1915-1979) |
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World War II (1939-1945) |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007 On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. … |
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| Death | 31 Oct 1979 | |
| Burial | Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois |
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Headstone, Young, James C and Beatrice V. Displayed with permission of Lady in Black |
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Headstone, Young, James C. Displayed with permission of Lady in Black |
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| Person ID | I35317 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 25 Oct 2023 | |
| Family | ?, Beatrice V., b. 13 Nov 1919 d. 23 Jul 2002 (Age 82 years) | |
| Marriage | Jun 1937 | |
| Age at Marriage | He was 21 years and 8 months - She was 17 years and 7 months. | |
| Family ID | F18437 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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