100-year-old Montco veteran awarded Congressional Gold Medal for his service

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (WPVI) -- A retired Montgomery County Marine was honored on Monday for his role in paving the way for others.

100-year-old World War II veteran Abner Edward Younger was one of the original Montford Point Marines.


As one of the first African Americans to enlist, he helped put an end to racial segregation in the military.

On Monday, Younger was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal along with three additional medals for his service.