Photo of Martin J. Young

Martin J. Young

Warrant Officer (Class 1)

29th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

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  • Planted By: Miss M. Wright
  • Plaque: 2760

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Biography

Martin James Young was a single 33 year old railway worker at the time of his enlistment on the 6th of June 1916 as a Private with the 29th Battalion. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on the 19th of September 1916. On the 24th of June 1919 Martin was promoted to an Extra Regimental Warrant Officer Class 1.
He returned to Australia on the 20th of May 1920 and was discharged on the 12th of July 1920 as the period of his enlistment was terminated.
Tree No. 2760

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour