World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Boldon Colliery, England, he served as a Private in the 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantrymen, British Army. During an offensive against the Germans at Bucquoy, France, on the dates of March 25-31, 1918, Private Young, was a stretcher-bearer, evacuating the wounded from seemingly impossible places. On nine different occasions he went out in front of British lines in broad daylight, under heavy rifle, machine-gun and shell fire and brought back wounded to safety. Those too badly wounded to be moved before dressing, he dressed them under fire and then carried them back unaided. He saved nine lives in this manner. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross by King George V on June 30, 1918. He died at age 71 in Whickham, England.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Boldon Colliery, England, he served as a Private in the 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantrymen, British Army. During an offensive against the Germans at Bucquoy, France, on the dates of March 25-31, 1918, Private Young, was a stretcher-bearer, evacuating the wounded from seemingly impossible places. On nine different occasions he went out in front of British lines in broad daylight, under heavy rifle, machine-gun and shell fire and brought back wounded to safety. Those too badly wounded to be moved before dressing, he dressed them under fire and then carried them back unaided. He saved nine lives in this manner. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross by King George V on June 30, 1918. He died at age 71 in Whickham, England.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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Buried 19/10/1965
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