Regimental number | 794 |
Place of birth | Petersham New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Boilermaker |
Address | 21 Napoleon Street, Rozelle, Balmain, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, John Muir Young, 21 Napoleon Street, Rozelle, Balmain, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 29th Aust Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 794A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallant and able leadership during April 1918, at Gentelles. He did excellent work at Joncourt, on 3 October, 1918, when all the officers of his company became casualties; he took charge, and ably conducted the consolidation of the position gained. He remained in the position until his company, consisting of twelve men, was relieved twelve hours later.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: |