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William McKenzie YOUNG

Date of birth30 January 1886
Place of birthMaryborough, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTeacher
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, MrsW M Young, Rose St, Lakes Creek Koongal Rockhampton, Queensland
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name9th Battalion, E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
Promotions

Major


Unit: 9th Battalion
Promotion date: 20 February 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917).

FateDischarged 14 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Service Order


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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