Robert Nicholas Young | |
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 Young as commander of the United States Infantry School | |
| Born | 14 January 1900 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | 19 October 1964 (aged 64) Asheville, North Carolina |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1923–1957 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Sixth United States Army United States Army Infantry School 2nd Infantry Division Combined Arms Center Military District of Washington 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart |
Robert Nicholas Young (14 January 1900 – 19 October 1964) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He gained prominence in the 1950s as the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War and as commander of the Sixth United States Army.