Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

3rd Australian Infantry Battalion, 25th Australian Infantry Brigade, Australian Army

Awarded on:

April 22nd, 1943

"At GONA on 24 and 25 November 1942, Lieut. YOUNG led a patrol into the right flank of the enemy positions, guided another patrol and finally guided his company in an assault against prepared enemy positions. During the first patrol, Lieut. YOUNG shot two of the enemy, in the second patrol of the following day he courageously moved forward with the leading scout to draw fire and thus locate enemy weapons and in the assault of the same day continued to give directions to his Company Commander after receiving multiple wounds in both legs. His sustained coolness and bravery were a fine example to his men. Lieut. YOUNG exhibited the same quality of leadership in action at TEMPLETON'S CROSSING on 18 Oct. and at OIVI from the 5-11 November 1942."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)