Regimental number | 52 |
Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Postal assistant |
Address | Trevallyn, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, William Isaac Young, Trevallyn, Launceston, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Ross, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, east of Ypres, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and ability in action. As Signalling Sergeant, he did excellent work under difficult conditions. he had to work constantly under very heavy fire but he organised his Stations in such away and so encouraged his men that the signalling arrangements were all that could be desired. His example was an inspiration to all Signalling personnel.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |