Alexander Young
Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross
Died when: 43 years 266 days (524 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Alexander Young, VC (27 January 1873 – 19 October 1916) was an Irish-born South African soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
A native of Oranmore, County Galway, Young joined the Queen's Bays on 22 May 1890 at Renmore.He served for a time in India, and became a riding instructor.
He first saw active service in the Mahdist War, Second Boer War, and First World War.
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