| Robert M. Young |
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| Rank, Service |
| Captain O-3, U.S. Army |
| Veteran of: |
U.S. Army 1967-1972
Cold War 1967-1972
Vietnam War 1969-1972 (POW, Died in Captivity)
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| Tribute: |
Robert Young was born on January 17, 1945, in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania. He was commissioned through the Army ROTC program on May 28, 1967, and then completed Infantry School, Ranger School, and Armor School before serving with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Armored Division in Europe from January 1968 to August 1969. Lt Young then transferred to the 184th Ordnance Battalion in the Republic of Vietnam, where he served as the Commander of the 630th Ordnance Company from August 1969 to January 1970. He then transferred to the Infantry Branch and served with Headquarters 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment of the 25th Infantry Division from January 1970 until he was captured and taken as a Prisoner of War in Cambodia on May 2, 1970. Capt Young died in captivity on September 17, 1972, and his remains were returned to the United States on December 7, 1997.
Epitaph For A Hero
If I should perish overseas
In service to my Land
I shall have died a noble death--
Let none misunderstand.
I hope my body will be found,
Returned back to my home,
Where it was nourished and inspired--
No more to yearn, or roam.
Home is the soldier then from the war
Back to his family;
Home is the patriot at last,
Buried in majesty.
Pause, visitor, and cast a glance,
Upon a hero's grave;
Be thankful to breathe Freedom's air,
For which his life he gave. |
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