John YOUNG

Regimental number11/180
AddressLevin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinL G McDonald, Levin
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment in the Main Body left New Zealand on board three ships ('Arawa', 'Orari', and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray?s despatch dated 1st March 1917. (Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 June 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Main Body