ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
JAMES C. YOUNG Interviewed July
10, 1962
Born in Buckingham, Colorado,
12/11/16.
Parents -- James B. and Mamie V. Young. Went to Buckingham schools.
Two years credits at Colorado State College of Education, Greeley,
1935.
Miscellaneous jobs around Greeley until
1938;
then started as sample carrier at Johnstown during campaign.Took several extension courses,
1938-1941.
Worked at Johnstown (in laboratory, potash extraction, etc.),
1938-1941.
Enlisted in Navy, July,
1942.
Went to advanced radar school while in service.
Discharged as aviation radio technician first class in
1945.
Worked on crystallizers at Loveland during campaign,
1945.
Johnstown,1946.
Shift electrician until
1948.
Chief electrician, Johnstown, until
1957.
Assistant master mechanic, Johnstown,
1958.
Assistant master mechanic, Longmont,1959.
Citation by Mr. Kemp for heroic action at Johnstown, October,
1957.
Married Helen L. Short, Johnstown (daughter of George C. Mellen),
1942.
Children -- Dianne, age
19;
James, Jr., age18;
John W. , age13.
Member of Elks.Effective August 1, promoted to master mecbanic, Johnsto,m MSG. Address -- P. 0. Box
