Fremont in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rodger W. Young Memorial Park

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 25, 2023

1. Rodger W. Young Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the service of all men and women from Sandusky County who were a part of the armed forces and especially to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the Second World War

Private Rodger W. Young, Company B 148th Infantry 37th Division. First Sandusky County man to be awarded the Medal of Honor by Special Act of Congress for gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. Killed in action in New Georgia, Solomon Islands, July 31st 1943

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.

Location. 41° 20.034′ N, 83° 7.255′ W. Marker is in Fremont, Ohio, in Sandusky County. Memorial is on Tiffin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1065 Tiffin Street, Fremont OH 43420, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fremont Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory Of Sandusky County's POWS (within shouting distance of this marker); Community of Fremont, Ohio (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fremont

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(about 300 feet away); St. Casimir's Church Vietnam Memorial Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Casimir's Church World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pastors Who Have Served St. Casimir's Parish (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.

Also see . . . Rodger Wilton Young (Congressional Medal of Honor Society).

Excerpt: On 31 July 1943, the infantry company of which Pvt. Young was a member, was ordered to make a limited withdrawal from the battle line in order to adjust the battalion's position for the night. At this time, Pvt. Young's platoon was engaged with the enemy in a dense jungle where observation was very limited. The platoon suddenly was pinned down by intense fire from a Japanese machine gun concealed on higher ground only 75 yards away. The initial burst wounded Pvt. Young. As the platoon started to obey the order to withdraw, Pvt. Young called out that he could see the enemy emplacement, whereupon he started creeping toward it. Another burst from the machine gun wounded him the second time. Despite the wounds, he continued his heroic advance, attracting enemy fire and answering with rifle
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 25, 2023

2. Rodger W. Young Memorial Park Marker
fire. When he was close enough to his objective, he began throwing hand grenades, and while doing so was hit again and killed. Pvt. Young's bold action in closing with this Japanese pillbox, and thus diverting its fire, permitted his platoon to disengage itself, without loss, and was responsible for several enemy casualties.

(Submitted on April 1, 2023.)

Rodger W. Young Memorial Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 25, 2023

3. Rodger W. Young Memorial Park Sign

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 25, 2023

4. Rodger W. Young Memorial Park Marker

Behind the memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.