Mathew Samuel George YOUNG

Regimental number7096
Place of birthTasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressCampania, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Mr S Young, Port Cygnet, Tasmania
Enlistment date17 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 July 1917
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Parents: Samuel and Whillamina YOUNG
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 September 1930
Age at death36
Place of burialHobart Public Cemetery, Tasmania