William John Young
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In 1901, William John lived on Mount Pleasant, Radcliffe on Trent, with his father William, 53, a house painter, mother Rebecca (née Morley), 33, and siblings Fanny M. 16, a lace worker, Annie M. 11, Edward B. 10, Bertha, 8, Arthur 4 and Samuel T. 1 . By 1911 William John’s father had died and the family, which included Hilda Young 9, lived with Rebecca’s second husband George Whittaker and their children Florence and George at 70 Manvers Street, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire. In 1911 William was boarding with Mary Sumner and family at 42, Forester Street, Netherfield.
He enlisted 7/8/1914 at Newark.
William John's brother Arthur Young was killed in action 14/8/1917 serving with 2nd Bn Lincolnshire Regiment. Thanks to Rosie Collins from the Radcliffe on Trent WW1 Group for extra information about William John Young. A full biography of him can be found on their website: www.radcliffeontrentww1.org.uk
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