Thomas Young

Victoria Cross (London Gazette 4 June 1918) as 203590 Private, 9th Battalion DLI.

"For conspicuous gallant conduct in the face of the enemy, from 25 March to 31 March 1918. This stretcher bearer, during the whole course of the operations, showed a most magnificent example of courage and devotion to duty. On nine different occasions he went out in front of our line in broad daylight under heavy rifle, machine gun and shell fire which was directed on him and brought back wounded to safety; those too badly wounded to be moved before dressing he dressed under this harassing fire, and carried them unaided to our lines and safety; he rescued and saved nine lives in this manner".