Oldham Historical Research Group

'THE GREAT WAR', 'THE WAR TO END WAR', 'WORLD WAR 1'
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.'
from 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

JULY TO NOVEMBER 1916

SOLDIERS IN OTHER REGIMENTS

Second Lieutenant Frank Irvin Young

Second Lieutenant Frank Irvin Young

Second Lieutenant Frank Irvin Young
Northumberland Fusiliers 1st Bn.

Newspaper obituary:

"Second Lieutenant Frank Irvin Young, sixth son of Dr Ralph Young, Medical Officer of Royton, was killed in action on July 27th. He was in the Northumberland Fusiliers. He joined an Officer's Training Corps in February 1915, and received his commission in May 1915. He reached the firing line on May 14th this year. Previous to the war he was dental surgeon at London, having taken the degree of L.D.S.. He was 32 years of age, and leaves a widow and one child. He was a soldier of some experience, having served through the South African war. He was educated at Knutsford, Owen College, and Durham University. "

CWGC

Second Lieutenant
Date of Death:Between 24/07/1916 and 25/07/1916
Age:32
Northumberland Fusiliers 1st Bn.
III. D. 5.
QUARRY CEMETERY, MONTAUBAN

Additional Information:Son of Dr. R. and Mrs.Young; husband of May Young, of Clyde House, Bishop Auckland. Born Newcastle-on-Tyne.

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