Thomas Young (VC)

Thomas Young was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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He was 23 years old, and a Private in the 9th Bn., The Durham Light Infantry, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

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Private - The Durham Light Infantry - British Army - First World War

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During the period 25/31 March 1918 at Bucquoy, France, Private Young, a stretcher-bearer, worked unceasingly evacuating the wounded from seemingly impossible places. On nine different occasions he went out in front of our lines in broad daylight, under heavy rifle, machine-gun and shell fire and brought back wounded to safety. Those too badly wounded to be moved before dressing, he dressed under fire and then carried them back unaided to our lines. He saved nine lives in this manner.

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Bucquoy - France

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