Regimental number | 3861 |
Place of birth | Dunolly Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Railway employee |
Address | Constitution Road, South Bunbury, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E M Young, c/o E Mann, York, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Regimental Quartermaster Sergaent |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rushed a party of the enemy alone, and killed several of them with bombs. He rendered invaluable service throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Military Medal 'Sergeant YOUNG displayed great gallantry during the attack east of JEANCOURT on 18th September, 1918. He commanded his platoon and led them on to the tapes When the barrage opened he personally led and encouraged them. There was a temporary check in front of GRAND PRIEL WOOD from machine gun fire. Sergeant YOUNG realising the importance of falling back from the barrage, rushed out alone towards the wood. The firing stopped and the men then captured 70 prisoners without firing a shot.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |