John L. Younker, Date of Birth, Date of Death

John L. Younker

Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 16-Nov-1836

Date of Death: 18-May-1911

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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.
Younker's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Cedar Mountain in Virginia on August 9, 1862.
He was honored with the award on November 1, 1893.Younker was born in Wurttemberg, Germany.
He joined the Army from Lancaster, Ohio in March 1862, and was discharged in March 1865.
He is buried in Logan, Ohio.