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We remember John Young
We remember John Young
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1914
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
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26th October 1914
1915
marriage
Isobel Elizabeth Swaine
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26th July 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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23rd April 1916 - 9th April 1918
1920
discharge
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31st March 1920
employment
Police Constable
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service
British Army
Trooper
3335
1st Life Guards
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Young |
| Source | 4930099 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3335 | 1st Life Guards | Trooper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary McIntyre or Young | mother | ||
| John Young | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isobel Elizabeth Swaine | wife | 26th July 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-21 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-21 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
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