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John William YOUNG

Regimental number17
Place of birthKentish Town London England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBootmaker
Addressc/o Mrs Reeves, Station Street, Korumburra, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, John Young, 85 Percy Road, Shepherds' Bush, London, England
Enlistment date23 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentSGT (Shoemaker)
Unit name37th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll38th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 April 1966
Place of burialWoronora Crematorium

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