Joseph

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


Regimental Number

652057

Conflict

Battalion

Machine Gun Corps, 3rd Division



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
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
Paisley Advocate, August 21, 1918
Paisley Advocate, August 21, 1918
Paisley Advocate, November 27, 1918
Paisley Advocate, November 27, 1918