Donald Michael Young
Army SPC
From: Helena, Lewis and Clark County
Date of Death: 8/8/2007
Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Specialist Donald M. Young was just nineteen years old. He was a former student at Capital High School, a friend, and a warrior who never gave up — for better or worse. Prior to joining the Army, Donald lived in California, Missouri, Montana, and Washington. His interests varied from fishing, hiking, and climbing trees to reading, writing poetry, and playing computer games.
Specialist Donald M. Young was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. He died August 8, 2007, in Baghdad of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He and his unit conducted targeted raids and clearing operations to disrupt insurgent and militia elements. Major General Randy Mosley, adjutant general of the Montana National Guard, awarded Donald’s family four medals, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
