YOUNG, John Frederick
| Service Number: | 18276 |
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| Enlisted: | 26 July 1963, Queensland |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) |
| Born: | Pittsworth, Queensland, 20 October 1945 |
| Home Town: | Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Mt Isa State School |
| Occupation: | Motor mechanic |
| Died: | Natural causes (cancer), Caloundra, Queensland, 24 August 2015, aged 69 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
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Peacetime
| 26 Jul 1963: | Enlisted Australian Army (Post WW2), Queensland |
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Malayan Emergency Service
| 21 Sep 1965: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Private, 18276, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) |
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Vietnam War Service
| 19 May 1967: | Wounded Australian Army (Post WW2), Private, 18276, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) | |
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| 19 May 1967: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Private, 18276, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) | |
| 19 May 1967: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Private, 18276 |
Peacetime
| 1 Oct 1983: | Discharged Australian Army (Post WW2) |
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From 2RAR Association October 2015
VALE: JOHN YOUNG I was with the Australian Protective Service at the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in the mid 1990's. The boss of Stage 1 at Villawood, seeing that I wore service ribbons, asked me who I was with in Vietnam. I said 2RAR and he said "So was I". I said 1st tour and he said so was I. I said D Coy and he said so was I. The man was John Young who had been wounded early in our tour and whom I hadn't recognised. It had only been 30 odd years ago. Whilst working together, John was diagnosed with his cancer and we spent quite a few night shifts discussing various things. He never once complained. He had been a bit quiet lately and I now know why. John was a good man. I wish there were a lot more like him.
Peter Phillips Woonona East, NSW
Submitted 15 August 2018 by Sonia Young
Biography contributed by Sonia Young
1 year ago today you lost your long battle with Cancer. It was a 20 year long battle and you remained positive, happy and enjoyed life to the fullest.
You have left a massive void in so many peoples lives, you were loved by so many.
To say that I am proud of my father is an understatement. You were my best friend, my rock, my own personal comedian.
We have lived the army life and treasured long standing friendships with the people you served next too.
Love and miss you Dad xxx - Sonia Young
Biography
"John Frederick YOUNG Aged 69 years Late of Caloundra, passed away peacefully on 24th August 2015. Dearly loved husband of Andrea. Loving Father of Jennifer and Sonia. Adored Grandfather of Tamara and Mikayla. Loved Step-Father of Brian. Loved Brother and Brother-law of Carroll, Trudy and Ken, James and Debbie. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of John's life which will commence at 9.00am Friday 28th August 2015, at Gregson and Weight Chapel, 5 Gregson Place, Caloundra." - from the Sunshine Coast Daily 26 Aug 2015 (www.legacy.com)
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