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Willie Johnston was 11 when he won the award and 13 when it was Granted to him.

Born in New York, 11-year-old Willie Johnston enlisted in the Union Army alongside his father, serving as a drummer boy with the 3rd Vermont Infantry during the Civil War. In June 1862
 
William H. "Willie" Johnston, a drummer boy in 3rd VT Vol. Infantry Company D received the Medal of Honor at age 13 because of his service during the Seven Days Battles, when was cited for bravery by Brigadeer General William "Baldy" Smith. He was 11 at the time of the Battles (June 25 to July 1st, 1862) and received the Medal on 9/16/1863, a little more than a year after the fact at age 13 (Born July of 1850.)

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The youngest Medal of Honor recipient earned his award at 11 and was granted it at 13. Born in New York, 11-year-old Willie Johnston enlisted in the Union Army alongside his father, serving as a drummer boy with the 3rd Vermont Infantry during the Civil War.
 
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Edit - Nice picture, but it doesn't answer the question, which asked how old he was.

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William "Willie" Johnston
"The youngest person ever to receive the Medal of Honor was probably William "Willie" Johnston, who earned the Medal during the Civil War just prior to his 12th birthday and received his award 6 weeks after his 13th. "
http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/history/history_facts.html

JOHNSTON, WILLIAM "WILLIE"
Rank and organization: Musician, Company D, 3d Vermont Infantry. Place and date: Seven Day Battle and on the Peninsula Campaign, Virginia. 26 June - 1 July 1862. Entered service at: St. Johnsbury, Vt. Birth: Morristown, N.Y., July 1850. Date of issue: 16 September 1863.


Citation:
Gallantry in Seven Day Battle and Peninsula campaign.

http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1862_cwh/johnston_willie.html
 
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