William Lancelot Young

(Confirmed)

Born: 18 May, 1891

Died: 7 June, 1917

Biographical Summary:

Died on service

Awarded the Military Cross:

"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organised and led a raid against the enemy trenches with great courage and skill. He has previously done fine work." (London Gazette Supplement, 11 December 1916, p 12109)

Recorded Names:

• William Lancelot Young

Service Number: 2504

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Sergeant
• Held rank of Second Lieutenant
• Held rank of Lieutenant
• Held rank of Captain

Birth Records:

• 18 April, 1891 in Rainbow

Death Records:

• Died on service
• 7 June, 1917 in Messines

Address:

• 6 Milton Avenue Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Frederick Druce Young
• mother - Euphemia Agnes Gibson

Organisations:

• Member of - 13th Battalion, AIF
• Member of - 45th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Young William Lancelot SERN CAPT 2504 POB Dimboola VIC POE Liverpool NSW NOK F Young Frederick Bruce (NAA File)
• Find War Dead (Webpage)
• NEW SOUTH WALES KILLED (Newspaper Article)
• Late War News CASUALTIES 316th LIST NEW SOUTH WALES Killed in Action (Newspaper Article)
• ANZACS IN ACTION HONOURS FOR AUSTRALIANS (Newspaper Article)
• Award of the Military Cross London Gazette Supplement 11 December 1916 p 12109 (Webpage)
• Late Corporal Porritt Letter from William Lancelot Young (Newspaper Article)
• WAR CASUALTIES KILLED Obituary (Newspaper Article)
• Awards for Anzacs Honoured for Brave Deeds (Newspaper Article)
• Death Notice (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• YOUNG W. L. on the West Face of the
• Young on the St Luke's Anglican Church Mosman memorial panels
• W.L. on the Scots Kirk Presbyterian Church Mosman Roll of Honour