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Surname:Young
Initials:P
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:.665
Notes:MFP. 17/11/88 he enlisted in the Devon Regiment, born Portsmouth, occupation Labourer. To Army Reserve re enlisted in MFP. Served India 3.4 years, Egypt 1.11 years, South Africa 3.1 years. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. 16/11/09 to discharge at Aldershot, time expired, 21 years, age 43 years, address: C/O Mr J Trigg, Lower Farm, Insington, Alton.17/11/1888 he enlisted in the Hampshire Regiment, No. 2237, age 22 years, occupation Labourer, born Clanfield, Portsmouth. 28/8/1902 to MFP, 15/12/1908 Cpl., 16/11/1909 discharged at Aldershot, served 21 years, 21 days. Served Home 17/11/1888 to 27/1/1891, Egypt 28/1/1891 to 28/12/1892, India 29/12/1892 to 5/5/1896, Home 6/4/1896 to 19/10/1899, South Africa 20/10/1899 to 29/11/1902, Home 30/11/1902 to 16/11/1909 to discharge. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Army Order 67 of 1907.Peter Young.Same No. as Sgt W J Willis, MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/174 Page: 207 Aug. 20, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Laing's Nek, Transvaal, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights (not on Medal Roll but on army record) Awarded at Pte. No. 2237, 2 Devonshire Regiment.
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: Page: None)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte. No. 2237, 2 Devonshire Regiment. Remarks: transferred to MFP.