Alexander Young (VC)
Alexander Young, VC (27 January 1873 – 19 October 1916) was an Irish-born South African soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Alexander Young | |
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| Born | 27 January 1873 Clarinbridge, County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | 19 October 1916 (aged 43) France |
| Buried | Thiepval Memorial |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom Cape Colony South Africa |
| Service/ | British Army South African Army |
| Years of service | 1890–1916 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) Cape Police |
| Battles/wars | Mahdist War Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
A native of Oranmore, County Galway, Young joined the Queen's Bays on 22 May 1890 at Renmore. He served for a time in India, and became a riding instructor. He first saw active service in the Mahdist War, Second Boer War, and First World War.
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