| Regimental number | 3660 |
| Place of birth | Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland |
| School | George Heriot's School, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Other training | Milne's Engineering Works, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 22 |
| Religion | Free Church |
| Occupation | Marine engineer |
| Address | 31 Warrender Park Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M S Young, 31 Warrender Park Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Poperinghe, Belgium |
| Age at death | 32.6 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXII, Row F, Grave No. 16A), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 35 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William Robert and Mary Scott YOUNG |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
