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BENWELL

Young, D., AC2., 1920

Photo: B. Chandler

In Benwell (St.James) Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

263182 Aircraftman 2nd Cl.
D. Young
Royal Air Force
19th December 1920 age 20.

Father in Thy tender
keeping
here we leave our dear one
sleeping.

The Geordie at War Project states:

“No.39 Squadron was disbanded on 16 November 1918 at the end of the First World War. It was re-formed on 1 July 1919 at Biggin Hill with D.H.9a aircraft.

There is no information about AC Douglas Young or the circumstances of his death. He may have died of natural causes, illness or as a result of an accident.”


The CWGC entry for Air Craftman 2nd Class Young

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk