Young, John

photo by Wayne Worden

Regiment Number: 301041
Rank: Gunner
Regiment: Field Artillery
Date of Birth: May 10, 1873
Date of Death: Apr 15, 1919
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Location in Jones 45 Section: 8-1

John was a 42 year old grocer when he enlisted in 1915. In May 1918 he developed trench fever, and was in hospitals for the rest of his life. He had blue eyes and grey hair.

His wife, Elizabeth Dickie Young, lived at 916 East 22nd Ave.