Legacy
The Canadian Grenadier Guards' Junior Ranks mess has been renamed the "John Francis Young Club" in his honour and still bears his name. Also in Young's honour, members are required to execute a proper halt, briefly coming to attention, upon entering the Club.
After the war, Young continued to serve in the Regiment, rising to the rank of Sergeant. There is a memorial plaque in his memory permanently on display the Sergeants' mess, as well. He is remembered still and honoured as one of the outstanding heroes of the Regiment's history.
The medal is not on public display. It is said to be locked in a vault, in the possession of one of Young's grandsons.
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