William Young

Private

Service No. 5938

Age 40

Died on 27 August 1916

East Lancashire Regiment

PRESTON (NEW HALL LANE) CEMETERY

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Husband of Mrs. M. E. Young, of 61, Lovat Rd., Preston.

Commemorations

Stories

Lorraine Craggs

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you. We will never forget.

Norah Melton

Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.

Jenny Pugsley

Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.

Jeffrey Brown

We wish we had known you and had a chance to thank you. God Bless, Your great-grandson Jeff & your great-great grandson Joshua William.

Lorraine Craggs

In this place on 22 December 1915 Private William Young (my great grandad) saved the life of his NCO awarding him the VC here.

On the morning of 22 December 1915 Private William Young (My great grandad)of B Company East Lancashire Regiment At first light looked out f...

Lorraine Craggs