John L. Younker (November 16, 1836 – May 18, 1911) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Younker received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Younker's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Cedar Mountain in Virginia on August 9, 1862. He was honored with the award on November 1, 1893.
Younker was born in Württemberg, Germany. He joined the Army from Lancaster, Ohio in March 1862, and was discharged in March 1865.Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914 He is buried in Logan, Ohio.
Medal of Honor citation
See also List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z
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