Robert Younger

41699

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte Robert YOUNGER, 41699, of Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS LOTHIAN REGIMENT, was born in Blackford. He died on 22 October 1917 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE ROYAL SCOTS (LOTHIAN REGIMENT). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 16th Bn. formerly 20505 Scot. Rif.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private ROBERT YOUNGER, 41699, served in the 16th Bn. of the Royal Scots. He died on 22 October 1917 in Belgium at the age of 21 and is buried in TYNE COT MEMORIAL and is commemorated on Panel 11 to 14 and 162. Additional information given: SON OF MR. AND MRS. YOUNGER, OF MILL OF OGILVY, BLACKFORD, PERTHSHIRE.

War Memorial

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Distinguished Conduct Medal

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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour

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British Army Pension Records

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British Army Service Records

Robert Younger was born abt 1896. He lived at Wallfrold Auchterarder, Perthshire. He enlisted in 1915 at the age of 19. He joined the Scots Rifles. He was allocated regimental number 41699. The following records survive: Short Service Attestation.

Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private Robert Younger, 41699, 16th Battalion, The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), was killed in action on 22 Oct 1917 in France and Flanders. He lived in Auchterarder, Perthshire. He enlisted at Dunblane, Perthshire. Additional information: Formerly 20505, Scot. Rif.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

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SNWM: Also 188639

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