Regimental number | 3658 |
Place of birth | Cupar, Fife, Scotland |
School | Castlehill School, Cupar, Scotland |
Age on arrival in Australia | 23 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | 5 James Place, Cupar, Fife, Scotland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs I Young, 5 James Place, Cupar, Fife, 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 | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of death or wounding | Peronne, France |
Age at death | 37 |
Age at death from cemetery records | 36 |
Place of burial | Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot I, Row C, Grave No. 6), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 2 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: David YOUNG and Isabella FRASER |
Medals |
Military Medal 'While waiting in reserve near POLYGON Trench on morning of our attack (September 26/17) under heavy barrage he went to the assistance of Captain Morris 54th Battalion who was seriously wounded in the leg and helpless, no stretcher bearers being available at the time. He administered first aid and succeeded in getting the officer to a dressing station thus probably saving his life. He immediately returned to his post. Later while waiting his turn to go forward he rendered invaluable assistance to stretcher bearers in dealing with wounded under heavy fire. Throughout the operations his coolness and determination were a source of inspiration to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |