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Seaman, U.S. Navy
Horatio Nelson Young was a United States Navy sailor who served during the American Civil War. He achieved the rank of Seaman and distinguished himself during naval operations.
He is best remembered for his heroic actions while serving aboard the USS Lehigh, a Passaic-class monitor. His conduct during a critical engagement earned him the nation's highest military decoration.
Young's legacy remains associated with the naval history of the American Civil War, representing the contributions of enlisted sailors during the conflict.
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