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Francis George Young fonds
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CA PPCLI ppcli-167
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1 diary
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196 Francis George Young immigrated to Canada as a young man and joined the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in August 1914 as an Original. Promoted to Lance Sergeant, he was wounded 4 May 1915 during the Second Battle of Ypres as the Regiment prepared to occupy uncompleted trenches at Bellaewarde Ridge. He was wounded again 29 June 1916 at Sanctuary Wood and was subsequently Struck Off Strength 8 August 1916. Frank Young returned to England after the War.
Custodial history
The diary was in the possession of Mary Young, daughter of Francis George Young.
Scope and content
The fonds contains the diary of Francis George Young, August 1914 to August 1916 which details his service, wounding and subsequent transfer to various aid stations and finally a military hospital in England.
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Gift of Mary Young, 2002.
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- English
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Record No. 02.25<br><br>
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- Young, Lance Sergeant Frank (Subject)