| Regimental number | 1997 |
| Place of birth | Mildura, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Youd, 16 Clifton Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 10 years in the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment, British Army. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Taken on strength, 23rd Bn, Gallipoli, 12 October 1915. Disembarked Alexandria from Mudros, 9 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force; disembarked Marseilles, France, 30 March 1916. Pay account debited 30/6 to replace greatcoat, 29 April 1916. Detached away from unit to serve as Batman to Divisional Bombing Officer, 7 July 1917; rejoined Bn from Divisional Headquarters, 17 January 1919. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 29 January 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Trassos Montes', 8 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 22 May 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 15 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, YOUD John |