Regimental number | 3751 |
Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Electrical instrument maker |
Address | 21 Napoleon Street, Rozelle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, John Young, 21 Napoleon Street, Rozelle, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 29th September, 1918 East of LEMPIRE. Private YOUNG acted as runner to Lieutenant O'CONNOR when he went forward to reconnoitre. He carried messages back to Battalion Headquarters over shell-torn country and under extremely heavy artillery and machine gun fire. After delivering his messages he returned to the front line. His courage and devotion to duty has greatly inspired the men of his Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Frenchs Forest Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales |