Alfred Avery Young, iii

Captain Alfred Avery Young III proudly served the United States as a nuclear submariner, training under Adm. Hyman Rickover. Born in New London CT, in October 1929, Avery was an avid sailor throughout his life. In high school, he joined the Navy Reserves, transferring to the Regular Navy in 1954. Graduating from the University of Connecticut, Avery began his training on diesel boats, joining the nuclear Navy in 1955. (Captain Young was one of just a handful of Naval officers achieving the rank of Captain without having graduated from Annapolis.) Over the course of his career, Captain Young earned the Navy Achievement Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Navy Commendation Medal. Command of the USS Henry Clay during the Cold War was his favorite tour of duty, and he was deeply dedicated to the men and officers of his crew. Later, leading the Submarine Maintenance Monitoring and Support Office, he and his team led the refitting that extended productive time between overhauls of the Navy's nuclear subs, saving the government and taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. After 31 years of service, Captain Young retired from the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C. in 1979. 
Avery married Cynthia Myers Young in Youngstown, OH in 1955. They had one daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren, one of whom was named for Captain Young. He was known as Skipper to his family.
Alfred Avery Young III died on August 25th, 1999, and was buried will full honors at Arlington National Cemetery.