Maximo P. Young

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Purisima and the surname or paternal family name is Young.

Maximo P. Young
Native name
Maximo Purisima Young
Birth nameMaximo Purisima Young
BornJuly 30, 1922
DiedJanuary 29, 2022(2022-01-29) (aged 99)
Makati City, Philippines
Cause of deathHeart Ailment
Buried
Libingan Ng Mga Bayani, Taguig, Philippines
Allegiance Philippines
United States of America
Branch Philippine Army
Service years1941 - 1971
Rank Major
Unit10th Battalion Combat Team

74th Infantry Regiment (PA)

7th Military District
CommandsRecon Company, 10th Battalion Combat Team
Known forHero of Battle of Muidong
ConflictsBattle of Yultong
Battle of Muidong
AwardsKorean Taegeuk Medal

US Silver Star
Philippine Medal of Valor

US Congressional Gold Medal
Alma materUS Army Armored Force School, Fort Knox

Maximo P. Young (July 30, 1922 – January 29, 2022), was a Filipino Army soldier who was a distinguished veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He is a decorated and bemedaled war hero being a recipient of second highest military award Silver Star from the United States, the highest Military Award of Republic of Korea and Gold Cross Medal of the Philippines for his service in Korean War.

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