Local WWII vet awarded Quilt of Valor
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — After discovering that a local World War II veteran had never been properly honored for his service, one local Red Cross volunteer sprang into action.
At 98 years old, Joseph Young Jr. received a Red Cross Quilt of Valor Wednesday, 75 years after he served his country.
It all started with a trip to a Wreaths Across America event in December.
Volunteer Laurie McFaul Frey accompanied Young and discovered he’d never been honored by the community.
"It’s a little overwhelming, especially this time at my age, it’s been so long, so much has been forgotten," Young said.

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The second lieutenant and Rochester native served from 1942 through 1945 under General George Patton, stormed the beaches of Normandy and fought through Europe.
He was awarded a Good Conduct medal, a WWII Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign with Three Stars, and an American Campaign for his service.
Young returned home to raise a family and build a 36-year career at Eastman Kodak.
Quilts of Valor was founded in 2003 in an effort to help service members heal through the comfort of a quilt. The group expects to award its 300,000th quilt this year.