Alexander Jeffard YOUNG DCM

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YOUNG, Alexander Jeffard

Service Number:	2690
Enlisted:	14 May 1915, Enoggera, Qld.
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	9th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Nerang, Qld., 1893
Home Town:	Murwillumbah, Tweed, New South Wales
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Monoline Operator
Died:	2 July 1974, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered
Cemetery:	Hemmant Cemetery and Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland
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World War 1 Service

14 May 1915:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2690, 9th Infantry Battalion, Enoggera, Qld.
16 Aug 1915:	Involvement Private, 2690, 9th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '9' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Kyarra embarkation_ship_number: A55 public_note: ''
16 Aug 1915:	Embarked Private, 2690, 9th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Kyarra, Brisbane

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of E A YOUNG
Of Rivert Street, Murwillumbah, NSW

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For gallantry and able leadership during the period 16-17 September to 11 November, 1918. At Villeret on the 18 September 1918, when his officer had become a casualty, he led the platoon successfully against enemy strong points. On reaching the line of exploitation he organized his platoon and selected sites commanding enemy approaches.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

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