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We remember George Young
We remember George Young
Timeline
Timeline
1917
service
British Army
Private
4468
Labour Corps
Source:8751177
5th October 1917
marriage
Margaret Young
Source:8751177
service
British Army
Private
S/23421
Cameron Highlanders
9th Battalion
Source:8751177
location
Craigton Cottage, Craigellachie, Banffshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8751177
1917
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
Source:8751177
5th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
XX K 16
Source:8751177
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Young |
| Source | 4928300 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigton Cottage, Craigellachie, Banffshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/23421 | Cameron Highlanders | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4468 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Lamb or Young | mother | ||
| John Young | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Young | wife |
Media
Media
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Craigellachie War Memorial - Front ViewCraigellachie War Memorial, Banffshire on which George Young is honoured.
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Craigellachie War Memorial - Side ViewCraigellachie War Memorial, Banffshire on which George Young is honoured.Contributed by:
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Craigellachie War Memorial - Close-UpCraigellachie War Memorial, Banffshire on which George Young is honoured.Contributed by:
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Labour Corps Cap BadgeLabour Corps Cap Badge similar to the type which would have been worn by George Young.Contributed by:
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Cameron Highlanders Cap BadgeCameron Highlanders Cap Badge which would have been worn by George Young prior to his transfer to the Labour Corps.Contributed by:
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Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -1Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where George Young is buried.Contributed by:
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Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -2Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where George Young is buried.Contributed by:
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Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -3Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where George Young is buried.Contributed by:
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Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -4Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where George Young is buried.Contributed by:
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Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -5Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where George Young is buried.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Craigellachie War Memorial, Morayshire - CompleteMore about Craigellachie War Memorial, Morayshire - Complete
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Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Site for George Young | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army in the Great War - Labour Corps | Vincent96527 | |
| Scottish War Memorials Website - Craigellachie | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Craigellachie War Memorial - Front View | Vincent96527 | |
| Craigellachie War Memorial - Side View | Vincent96527 | |
| Craigellachie War Memorial - Close-Up | Vincent96527 | |
| Labour Corps Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Cameron Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen -5 | Vincent96527 |
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