Major Alexander Young
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1869-02-01
Place of birth: Aberdeen Scotland
Next of kin: Annie Young, wife. 24 Julia Street, Quebec, Quebec
Marital status: married
Occupation (attested): Soldier
Occupation (normalized): Other Military Ranks
Address:
Port Arthur, Ontario
Religion: Methodist
Date of death:
1916-06-03
Cause of death:
Killed in action
Buried:
Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial, Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: NA
Highest Rank:
Major
(52nd Battalion)
Rank detail
- Major, 52nd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1915-07-19 to 1916-06-03
- Captain, 52nd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1915-05-11 to 1915-07-19
- Lieutenant, 52nd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1915-05-04 to 1915-05-11
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Battle wounded/killed: Sanctuary Wood
RESEARCH INFORMATION
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CWGC ID: 1597253
LAC ID:
330729
Attestation record(s): image 1
Service file: B10642-S049
Uploader's Notes:
Son of William Taylor Young and Ellen Young (nee Kellmen); husband of Annie Buxton Young (nee Gardiner); father of Charles Alexander Young (Service No. 22822)
Twenty-four years with the Royal Canadian Regiment in Toronto and Quebec. Served in the South African Campaign. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Uploader's Research notes: 52nd Battalion Nominal Roll [Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 52nd Battalion Headquarters Captain Army Canadian Infantry 52nd Battalion Headquarters Major Army Canadian Infantry 52nd Battalion C Company ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2021-01-25