| Regimental number | 340 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Moama, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, James G Young, Moama, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 14, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3410 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and resource during operations near Peronne on 1 and 2 September, 1918. When his officer was killed, and his section suffered heavy casualties he took charge of the remainder, and went forward under heavy machine gun fire to reconnoitre the positions, where he then moved his guns to meet the enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |