Young, Robert N. (Robert Nicholas), 1900-1964

Robert Nicholas Young (1900-1964) was born in Washington, D.C., was a graduate of the University of Maryland in 1922 and was commissioned in the infantry in 1923. From 1925 to 1928, Young served with the 65th Infantry in Puerto Rico, and from 1928 to 1932, he was an assistant professor of military science and tactics at the University of Maryland. From October 1940 to January 1941, Young served as aide to Major General Walter C. Short. Beginning in 1941, Young served the War Department General Staff in several posts including Secretary of the War Department General Staff from September 1942 to March 1943. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1943, and served as Assistant Division Commander of the 70th Infantry Division from March 1943 to October 1944. He was Commander of the Military District of Washington, D.C., from 1945 to 1946, and reverted to rank of colonel in July 1946. After World War II, Young served as Commanding General of the Sixth Army from 1955 to 1957. He received three Distinguished Services Medals, the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart.