| Regimental number | 627 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | St Arnaud Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Charlton Road, St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Young, Charlton Road, St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 7th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during a hostile attack, when he drove the enemy off, and, with great courage and skill, organized and led a counter attack, which finally ejected the enemy from their positon. His fine example greatly influenced all ranks with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1872 Sergeant William YOUNG, 25th Field Artillery Brigade, died accidentally, 10 November 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
