| Regimental number | 2812 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| School | West Hartlepool Superior Public School, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 14 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hat blocker |
| Address | Brighton Avenue, Croydon Park, Croydon Park,, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J E Young, Georges River Road, Enfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Fleurbaix, France |
| Age at death | 16.6 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 16 |
| Place of burial | Anzac Cemetery (Plot I, Row G, Grave No. 4), Sailly-la Lys, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 161 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James Edward and Alice YOUNG |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
