Nathaniel Young

Brigadier General

Nathaniel Young

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Brigadier General; Nathaniel Young; DSC
Born	June 6, 1781
Died	July 12, 1815 (aged 34)
Allegiance	United Kingdom; (1801-1805); United States; (1805-1815)
Service/branch	Canadian Royal Army; United States Army
Rank	1st Lieutenant; Brigadier General
Unit	2nd Royal Canadian Hussars
Commands held	14th Canadian Hussars; 2nd Canadian Cavalry Brigade
Battles/wars	Great Lakes War; Canadian Native Wars; Canadian War Battle of Detroit; Battle of the Citadel; Three Days Campaign Battle of North Pines; ; Newfoundland Campaign Battle of Fort Point; Battle of Lewispointe†; ;
Awards	Soldier's Medal (1929); Distinguished Service Cross

Brigadier General Nathaniel Young DSC (June 6, 1781-July 12, 1815) was an American and British army officer that served in the Great Lakes War, Canadian Native Wars and the Canadian War. Young served on both sides during the Canadian War.

Early life and Great Lakes War

Young was born in York, Canada.