| Service number | 2812 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | United Kingdom: Scotland, Glasgow |
| Death Date | 1916-10-01 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
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| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private James Young
Description
Private James Young (2812, 55th Battalion) was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and moved to Australia when he was 14 years of age. He was wounded at Fleubaix, France on 1 October 1916 and died 4 hours later. James is buried in the Anzac Cemetery, Sailly-sur-la-Lys, France. His father wrote that he was 16 and a half years of age.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 55th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 55th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 55th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 26 July 1915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 02 November 1915 | |
| Date of death | 01 October 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 01 October 1916 |