| Regimental number | 2507 |
| Place of birth | Rockley, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Platelayer |
| Address | Burraga, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J.T. Young, Mossgrove, Burraga, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 5 July 1916; arrived Melbourne, 3 August 1916; discharged (medically unfit: chronic bronchitis), Sydney, 25 November 1916. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, YOUNG Josiah Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
