Alexander Young (VC), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander Young (VC)

Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 27-Jan-1873

Place of Birth: Clarinbridge, Connacht, Ireland

Date of Death: 19-Oct-1916

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Alexander Young VC (Ballinamana, Clarinbridge, County Galway, 27 January 1873 – 19 October 1916) was an Irish South African recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious 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.