Regimental number | 1025 |
Place of birth | Baisley Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | Seamen's Union of Australia, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Next of kin | Brother, Robert Young, Glasgow, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in action. This man was acting as stretcher bearer and did splendid work under very heavy fire and under exceptionally trying conditions and weather. On one occasion, a shell exploded alongside the stretcher he was carrying wounding two of his bearers. he himself was badly shaken by the explosion. he continued with his task and throughout the day displayed the same devotion and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |