Young, St.John Graham

Date of birth:: June 16th, 1921 (Esher, Surrey, Great Britain)
Date of death:: July 24th, 1944 (Italy)
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Cemetery Arezzo
Plot: VI. Row: B. Grave: 8.
Nationality:: British

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George Cross

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: Central India Horse, 4th Indian Infantry Division, British Indian Army
Awarded on:: July 20th, 1945

Citation:
"In recognition of most conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner."
"Lieutenant Young, in charge of night patrol realised that they were in a middle of an enemy minefield. Lt. Young received the full force of a blast and both his legs were shattered. Despite the terrible pain he continued to give such great encouragement to his men that the majority of them managed to reach safety in the early light of morning. One of Lt. Young's soldiers, Sowar Ditto Ram, Central Indi Horse was also awarded the George Cross for actions in this same incident. Both died of their wounds on the following day."