ERNEST WALTER YOUNG

Ernest W Young was born in Dulwich Hill on 10 April 1906, the son of William J Young and Caroline Georgina CF ____ (NSW BDM 17222/1906). He enlisted in the AIF on 5 June 1940 and was discharged 26 June 1944 "as required for employment in an essential occupation".

Ernest Walter Young

Source: National Archives of Australia

Ernest married Jean/Jennie Seabrook in Glebe in 1943 (NSW BDM 22314/1943). Ernest died in Gulgong in 1971 aged 65 (NSW BDM 48174/1971) and is buried in Gulgong Cemetery.

Headstone. Gulgong Cemetery

Source: Austcemindex

NEWS ITEMS

1943 - [LEAVE]

Sapper Ern. Young, A.I.F., is spending well-earned leave in Gulgong after lengthy service in the Middle East and elsewhere.

Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 27 May 1943 Page 17

1943 - WEDDING - Young — Seabrook

The wedding was celebrated between Miss Jean Seabrook, daughter of the late Mrs. Emily Seabrook, of Gulgong, and L.Cpl. Ernest Walter Young, A.I.F.

They were married at St. John's Church of England, Glebe Point, on Wednesday, October 27. Miss Norma Blanch, friend of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Pte. Marcel Heam, of Rose Bay, acted as best man.

The bride entered the church on the arm of Mr. James Blanch, who gave her away. She looked very charming and was dressed in all white and carried a bouquet of white orchids. The bridesmaid wore a pale blue frock with royal blue accessories and carried a bouquet of deep red roses. The reception was held at Mr. and Mrs. James Blanch's home at Glebe Point. Their future home will be in Sydney.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 11 Nov 1943 Page 5

1943 - WEDDING - Young—Seabrook

The marriage was celebrated quite recently of Corporal Ernest Young (A.I.F.) and Miss Jean Seabrook, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Seabrook, of Gulgong. The bridegroom, who was a popular resident of Gulgong district for some years prior to enlistment during the early stages of the war, was well known [as an employee?] of "Summervale" and also as a footballer. Mr. and Mrs. Young arrived in Gulgong last week to spend a few days.

1946 - [BIRTH]

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Young, of Belmore Street, on the advent of a baby daughter on Wednesday of last week.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 28 Mar 1946 Page 17

1971 - PROBATE

NRS-13660-61-238-Series 4_711747 | Ernest Walter Young - Date of Death 21/04/1971, Granted on 11/06/1971