| Regimental number | 10/451 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sunderland, England |
| Religion | Not stated |
| Occupation | Dentist |
| Address | Marton |
| Marital status | W |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Young, St Mark's Vicarage, Carterton |
| Previous military service | Royal Rifle Volunteers (9 years); Major in 7th (Wellington West Coast) Regiment |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Awapuni Camp |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary Brigadier General) |
| Final unit | 2nd NZ Infantry Brigade |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For distinguished service in the field during the operations at the Dardanelles.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George 'For services rendered in connection with military operations in the field.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Companion of the Order of the Bath 'This Officer has served continuously in the Field from the landing in Gallipoli until the armistice, except for a short period while wounded. In action, for the first time as a Regimental Officer, later as a Battalion Commander, and for the last eighteen months as a Brigade Commander, his leadership and gallantry have throughout won the confidence of his men. His conduct of operations entrusted to him has always won the confidence of his superiors. Behind the Line his own sense of duty has been an example to his officers, and his unremitting care for the
comfort and welfare of his men has ensured their affection and obedience. For some years previous to the War, and at a time when no other reward than a sense of duty performed could be looked for, this Officer, among others, by hard work
with the Volunteers, later with the Territorial Force, made possible the foundation on which the success of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force has largely been built.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'New Year's Honour's Despatch for Period 25th Feby 1918, to 16/17 September 1918.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Lieutenant Colonel Young proved himself to be a very reliable C.O. at Gallipoli, and in the recent operations near Flers (16th to 28th September) his good work has been most marked. He carried out all that was asked of him with ease, and I consider that he would make an excellent Brigade Commander.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches Mentioned in General I. Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).
Source: London Gazette Date: Legion of Honour (Chevalier) 'For distinguished service during the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria with unit to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 12 April 1915. To command Auckland Bn during the absence of Lieutenant Colonel Plugge, 11 May 1915, and appointed Temporary Lieutenant Colonel the same day; transferred to Auckland Bn, 13 May 1915. Admitted to hospital, 15 August 1915 (sick); rejoined unit, 28 August 1915. To command Canterbury Bn, 20 November 1915, and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel the same day. Disembarked Alexandria with unit, 30 December 1915. Appointed to command 1st Bn, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, 1 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria with unit to join the British Expeditionary Force, 6 April 1916. Admitted to No.1 NZ Field Ambulance, 8 August 1916 (astigmatism); transferred to No.15 Casualty Clearing Station, date not stated; rejoined unit, date not stated. On duty at 2nd Army School, 24 December 1916. Assumes temporary command of 2nd NZ Infantry Bde, 31 December 1916; relieved of temporary command of 2nd NZ Infantry Bde, 7 January 1917, and rejoined 1st Bn, Canterbury Infantry Regiment. To assume temporary command of 2nd NZ Infantry Bde, 19 June 1917; rejoined unit, 2 July 1917. To report to Headquarters, NZ Machine Gun Training Centre, Grantham, England, 19 June 1917, for Senior Officers' Course. Assumes temporary command of 3rd NZ Rifle Bde, 7 August 1917, and appointed Temporary Colonel while so employed. Wounded in action, 9 August 1917 (neck, severe); relinguishes command of 3rd NZ Rifle Brigade, and rank of Temporary Colonel; admitted to No.1 NZ Field Ambulance, 9 August 1917, and transferred to No.2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station the same day; to No.1 Red Cross Hospital, Le Treport, 27 August 1917; to England, 18 October 1917; to Prince of Wales Hospital, London, 19 October 1917; discharged, 9 November 1917; marched into Sling Camp, 9 November 1917, and assumes command of Reserve Group, Sling Camp. Proceeded overseas to France, 3 December 1917; to command 1st NZ Infantry Bde, 3 December 1917; marched into 1st NZ Infantry Bde Headquaters, 5 December 1917. Proceeded to School of Instruction, 4 January 1918; rejoined 1st Infantry Bde Headquaters, 10 January 1918. Appointed to command 2nd NZ Infantry Bde, 19 February 1918. Detached to NZ Division Headquarters, 23 April 1918. Proceeded on leave to United Kingdom, 6 August 1918; rejoined unit, 22 August 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 19 November 1918; rejoined, 5 December 1918. Transferred to South Island Bn, 28 February 1919. Proceeded to England, 8 March 1919. To command 'A' Group, 10 April 1919. Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HMT 'Corinthic', 9 August 1919; disembarked Wellington, 24 September 1919; appointed terminated (discharged), 21 October 1919. Total war service: 5 years 65 days (of which 4 years 343 days were abroad). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22024369
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24235549 |