| Regimental number | 3539 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Address | Ralston Street, North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Young, Ralston Street, North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At NOREUIL on the night of 3rd/4th April, 1917 he boldly pushed forward patrol to gain touch with the enemy. His patrol covered an extensive area and reached as far forward as 1700 yards. The information he gained enabled us to advance our whole front line with little opposition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6929 Pte Thomas Dickie YOUNG, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 28 November 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
