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William YOUNG

Regimental number2924
Place of birthLeith Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
Address24 Dickens Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, G Young, 24 Dickens Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Enlistment date30 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollMounted Division Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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