| Regimental number | 1056 |
| Place of birth | Clare, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Law clerk |
| Address | 185 Rockforest, Erskineville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 118 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Young, 185 Rockforest, Erskineville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 years, 2nd Australian Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (Tropical Unit), D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/112/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Embarked Sydney, 19 August 1914; no disembarkation details; part of 'E' Company, 11 August to 26 August 1914; promoted to Lance Corporal, 27 August 1914 to 28 January 1915. 'Termination of period of engagement', discharged, 28 January 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, YOUNG John Joseph |