| Regimental number | 1932 |
| Other Names | Albert Charles |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Mason |
| Address | C Yon, Mitchell Street, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Grandparent, J Stonconan, 75 Frederick Street, Clarence Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 5136 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 6410 Pte Robert Henry YON, 21st Bn, killed in action, 11 November 1917; 62632 Pte Percival Edward YON, 23rd Bn, ship recalled owing to cessation of hostilities; 971 Pte Harry YON, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 24 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Returned to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 7 September 1915. Re-embarked as No 5136, 23 June 1916 Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 1 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit: chronic bronchitis), Adelaide, 6 March 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, YON Charles Albert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
