THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

YOUNG Robert

10/451, Lieutenant Colonel, Wellington Battalion

CITATION

Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)

Gazetted 3 June 1919, p6790

This Officer has served continuously in the Field from the landing in Gallipoli until the armistice - except for a short period while wounded. In action, for

the first time as a Regimental Officer, later as a Battalion Commander, and for the last eighteen months as a Brigade Commander, his leadership and

gallantry have throughout won the confidence of his men. His conduct of operations entrusted to him has always won the confidence of his superiors.

Behind the Line his own sense of duty has been an example to his officers, and his unremitting care for the comfort and welfare of his men has

ensured their affection and obedience. For some years previous to the War, and at a time when no other reward than a sense of duty performed

could be looked for, this Office, among others, by hard work with the Volunteers, later with the Territorial Force, made possible the foundation on

which the success of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force has largely been built

Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

Gazetted 14 January 1916, p568

For services rendered in connection with military operations in the field

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 8 November 1915, p11027

For distinguished service in the field during the operations in the Dardanelles

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 5 November 1915, p11003

Mentioned in General I. Hamilton’s despatch of  the 26th August 1915 (Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force)

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 January 1916, p1210

In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton’s despatch dated 11 December 1915

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 4 January 1917, p261

Lieutenant Colonel YOUNG proved himself to be a very reliable C.O. at GALLIPOLI, and in the recent operations near Flers (16th to 28th September) his good work has been most marked.  He carried out all that was asked of him with ease, and I consider that he would make an excellent Brigade Commander.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 31 December 1918, p15230

New Years Honours Despatch for Period 25th February 1918, to 16/17 Sept 1918.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 11 July 1919, p8836

For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16 September 1918 to 15 March 1919.

Legion of Honour, Chevalier (France), (Chevalier)

Gazetted 24 February 1916, p2066

For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.

KNOWN AWARDS

Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)

Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (5)

War Medal 1939-45

New Zealand War Service Medal

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal

New Zealand Territorial Service Medal

Legion of Honour, Chevalier (France)

NOTES

Born 5 January 1877, Sutherland, England

Died 25 February 1953, Otaki, New Zealand

Cremated in Wellington, New Zealand (Ref: 12228)

Grave unknown