Robert Harley Young[1] (March 4, 1929 – November 5, 1950) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War.

[2] He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 9, 1950, during the UN offensive into North Korea, and was promoted to the rank of Corporal.

Disregarding medical treatment he took an exposed position and firing with deadly accuracy killed 5 of the enemy.

Young, his wounds still unattended, directed tank fire which destroyed 3 enemy gun positions and enabled the company to advance.

Young's dauntless courage and intrepidity reflect the highest credit upon himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the U.S.