Name
Joseph "Joe" Wilbert Young
Born
1896-12-21
Birth Place
Occupation
Farmer, Teacher (Manitoulin Island, ON)
Religion
Presbyterian
Died
1970-05-17
Death Place
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
652057
Highest Rank
Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1916-03-23
Service Record 2
Notes
After the war, Joe farmed in Saugeen Township and later in Elderslie Township. He also served as clerk of Elderslie Township for more than 3 years.Sources & Links
- James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James and Johnston, 1934. Print;- Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command. “Military service recognition book, volume II.” Fenety Marketing, 2015. Print.
- Library & Archives Canada
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
Paisley Advocate, August 21, 1918
Paisley Advocate, November 27, 1918