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Charles YOUNG

Regimental number1974
Date of birth30 August 1896
Place of birthGoondiwindi, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrazier
AddressGlengower Station, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.6
Height5' 6.75"
Weight122 lbs
Next of kinFather, Charles Daniel Young, Glengower Station, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 1 year in the Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date2 March 1916
Place of enlistmentToowoomba, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on 19 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Squadron
FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1919
Discharge date14 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Dongala', 24 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 14 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q90067.
SourcesNAA: B2455, YOUNG Charles

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