Seven: Regimental Sergeant Major Frank Young, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

1939-45 STAR; AFRICA STAR, clasp, 8th Army; ITALY STAR; WAR MEDAL; AFRICA GENERAL SERVICE 1902-56, 1 clasp, Kenya (3242465 W.O. Cl. 1., A. & S.H.); GENERAL SERVICE 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.lI.R. (W.O. Cl.1.); REGULAR ARMY LONG SERVICE, E.II.R., 1st issue (W.O. Cl.1.) mounted as worn, nearly very fine or better and scarce

Frank Young joined the Regiment in 1931, and after his recruit training was posted to the 1st Battalion. He remained with this Battalion until November, 1939, when he joined the 7th Battalion. He served with this Battalion in North Africa and Italy where he was taken prisoner in July 1943. He remained a prisoner until April 1945, when he repatriated to U.K. After the war he joined the 1st Battalion in Colehester and proceeded with them to Hong Kong in June 1949. However, in May 1950, he returned home, taking over as R.S.M. of the 7th Battalion. He later was employed in East Africa and in the Far East, and finished his service at home in February 1960.