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Young, J.W. (James William)

 
 
Full nameYoung, J.W. (James William)
IDOC0290954
ObjectBAS-1916-0599
 
CollectionLibrary
ClassificationRoll of Honour
SeriesRoll of Honour 1914-1918
 
InitialsJ.W.
First namesJames William
SurnameYoung
Service no
 
RankA Mech 1
OrganisationRoyal Naval Air Service
UnitH.M. Airship 'SS 18', Anglesey Naval Airship Station
 
Prisoner of warNo
Accident
Result of accident
Death dateOctober 23rd 1916
Remarks
Terms of enlistment
Awards
Attached from
PlaceAnglesey
Death detailsDrowned in wreck of airship off Anglesey 23 October 1916 aged 24