Howard Leyland Young, USN

Born  23 Nov 1901Brooklyn, New York
Died  4 Apr 1954(52)Chula Vista, California

Ranks

1 May 1943Capt.
30 Jun 1953Rear Admiral


Retired: 30 Jun 1953

Decorations

 Bronze Star
25 Oct 1944Navy Cross

Warship Commands listed for Howard Leyland Young, USN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
USS Tangier (AV 8)Capt.Seaplane tenderAug 1943Jan 1944
USS Ommaney Bay (CVE 79)Capt.Escort carrier11 Feb 19444 Jan 1945
USS Tarawa (CV 40)Capt.Aircraft carrier28 Feb 194827 Aug 1948

Career information

Captain Howard Leyland Young reported to the almost ready escort carrier USS Ommaney Bay in January 1944 and commissioned her on 11 Feb.

Events related to this officer

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