John L. Younker

John L. Younker (November 16, 1836 - May 18, 1911) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Younker received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Younker's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Cedar Mountain in Virginia on August 9, 1862. He was honored with the award on November 1, 1893.

Younker was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, and entered service in Lancaster, Ohio. He was buried in Logan, Ohio.