Ernest YOUNG

Main CPGW Record

Surname: YOUNG

Forename(s): Ernest

Place of Birth: Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Yorkshire

Service No: 24190

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: East Lancashire Regiment

Battalion / Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion

Division: 19th (Western) Division

Age: 23

Date of Death: 1916-07-03

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 6 C.

CWGC Cemetery: ---

CWGC Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)

Additional Information:

Ernest Young (born 27 February 1893) was the son of Francis and Jane Young, née Lord. Both parents were born at Settle, Yorkshire.

1901 Settle, Yorkshire Census: Albert Hill - Ernest Young, aged 8 years, born Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Yorkshire, son of Francis and Jane Young.

1911 Settle, Yorkshire Census: Victoria Street - Ernest Young, aged 18 years, born Horton. [Ernest was employed by his uncle, James Young, Farmer.]

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Ernest Young, 24190, E. Lan. R.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Ernest Young, 24190, 7th East Lancs.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Ernest Young, 24190, 7th Batt East Lancs Reg. Date and Place of Death: 2.7.16 France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Francis. £5 0s. 6d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Ernest. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mr. F. Young. Relationship to soldier: Father. Address 1. 90, Larch Street, Nelson, Lancs. Address 2. 47, Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancs. Address 3. 26, Howarth Street, Nelson, Lancs.

Data Source: Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-19 Records

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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