Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
George Youngson
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 20242
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Essex Regiment
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 22
- Date of Death: 12.10.1916
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Bancourt British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: X.C.5.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 13 Stirling Street, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Caroline Youngson, 13 Stirling St, Dundee
- Father:
John Youngson, 13 Stirling St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about George Youngson
Additional next of kin listed as David L. Youngson, 87 Magdalen Yard Rd, Dundee.
George Youngson 20242 Essex Regiment
YOUNGSON—Previously reported missing on 12th October, 1916, now officially reported killed on that date. Private George Youngson, Essex Regiment, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Youngson, 13 Stirling Street, Dundee.
Dundee Peoples Journal 21st July 1917
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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