Alexander Reid YOUNG

Regimental number15/11
Date of birth1860
Place of birthScotland
OccupationVeterinarian
AddressWanganui
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs A R Young, Hawera
Enlistment date16 October 1914
Place of enlistmentWellington
Rank on embarkationLieutenant-Colonel
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Headquarters
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Final rankLieutenant-Colonel
Final unitNew Zealand Veterinary Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with administration in Egypt.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 21 June 1916

Discharge date28 August 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Headquarters/Main Body
Date of death27 June 1938