YOUNG, William Thomas
| Service Number: | 3861 |
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| Enlisted: | 14 August 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 12th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Dunolly, Vic., 23 May 1888 |
| Home Town: | Bunbury, Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | York WA |
| Occupation: | Railway Employee |
| Memorials: | York District Great War Honour Board |
World War 1 Service
| 14 Aug 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 3861, 12th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 17 Dec 1915: | Involvement Private, 3861, 12th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '10' embarkation_place: Fremantle embarkation_ship: HMAT Ajana embarkation_ship_number: A31 public_note: '' | |
| 17 Dec 1915: | Embarked Private, 3861, 12th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ajana, Fremantle |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Ether and late Thomas YOUNG
Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rushed a party of the enemy alone, and killed several of them with bombs. He rendered invaluable service throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
Military Medal
'Sergeant YOUNG displayed great gallantry during the attack east of JEANCOURT on 18th September, 1918. He commanded his platoon and led them on to the tapes When the barrage opened he personally led and encouraged them. There was a temporary check in front of GRAND PRIEL WOOD from machine gun fire. Sergeant YOUNG realising the importance of falling back from the barrage, rushed out alone towards the wood. The firing stopped and the men then captured 70 prisoners without firing a shot.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919
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