Aug 3, 1884

Born in Russell, Ontario to Daniel and Margaret (nee Watson) Young

Oct 25, 1917

Attested into the 1^st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Number 3055064

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Mary Flannery, mother Leonard, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to the 1^st Regimental Draft

Nov 26, 1917

The 1^st Regimental Draft embarked the SS Megantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Dec 7, 1917

Disembarked in England and the draft was Taken On Strength of the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford to continue training

Apr 11, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Apr 16, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France

Apr 21, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Young joined the 21^st Battalion in the trenches at Neuville Vitasse, France

Apr 29, 1918

During the night April 28-29, the 21^st Battalion carried out a raid on the enemy lines at Neuville Vitasse, France.  Private Young received wounds to his left shoulder and was evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 3 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Apr 30, 1918

Transferred via the No. 27 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 16 USA General Hospital in Le Treport, France

Jun 12, 1918

After being discharged from hospital, he reported to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

Jun 17, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Aug 14, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Young rejoined the 21^st Battalion in Fosse 10, near Boyeffles-Bouvigny, France

Sep 20, 1918

Private Young was removed from the lines and admitted to the 2/1 London British Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), a fever without a known cause

Sep 22, 1918

Transferred to the No. 1 Casualty Clearing Station and the diagnosis was changed to read Nephritis (kidney disease)

Sep 24, 1918

Transferred via the No. 22 Ambulance Train and admitted to the No. 53 General Hospital in Boulogne, France

Oct 30, 1918

Transferred to the No. 12 Convalescent Depot in Aubengue, France

Jan 7, 1919

Transferred to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital in Boulogne, France and the diagnosis was changed to read Debility

Jan 14, 1919

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Cambria

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Whipps Cross War Hospital in Leytonstone, London, an affiliate of the Military Hospital in Colchester

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Jan 23, 1919

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Mar 12, 1919

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Granted 10 days sick leave

Apr 8, 1919

Transferred to Military District No. 3 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

May 3, 1919

Embarked the SS Royal George in Liverpool

May 14, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Sub Depot

May 16, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 190485

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Ottawa, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Leonard, Ontario

Post war he served with the RCMP as a Special Constable

Apr 26, 1922

Married to Gertrude Watson in Ottawa, Ontario

Dec 18, 1943

Benjamin Young died at home in Ottawa, Ontario of a heart attack and was buried in the Vars United Church Cemetery, Cumberland, Ontario