Desmond Young

British army officer
Person human Q11856018
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Desmond Young

Summary

Desmond Young is a human[1]. He was born in South Australia[2]. He was born on January 1, 1892[3]. He died on June 27, 1966[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], writer[6], salvor[7], journalist[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Desmond Young was born in South Australia[2].
  • Desmond Young was born on January 1, 1892[3].
  • Desmond Young was born on 1892[11].
  • Desmond Young died on June 27, 1966[4].
  • Desmond Young died on January 1, 1966[12].
  • Desmond Young's father was Frederic William Young[13].
  • A child of Desmond Young was Audrey Young[14].
  • Desmond Young held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Desmond Young worked as a military officer[5].
  • Desmond Young worked as a writer[6].
  • Desmond Young's professions included salvor[7].
  • Desmond Young worked as a journalist[8].
  • Desmond Young worked as an actor[9].
  • Desmond Young worked as an autobiographer[16].
  • Desmond Young received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Desmond Young is recorded as male[18].
  • Desmond Young's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Desmond Young's military branch is recorded as British Indian Army[20].
  • Desmond Young's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Desmond Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as second lieutenant[22].
  • Desmond Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[23].
  • Desmond Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[24].
  • Desmond Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as second lieutenant[25].
  • Desmond Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier[26].
  • Desmond Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in South Australia[2], Desmond Young… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1892[3] and 1892[11]. His father was Frederic William Young[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[5], writer[6], salvor[7], journalist[8], actor[9], and autobiographer[16].

Recognition

Desmond Young received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Personal Life

A child of Desmond Young was Audrey Young[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 27, 1966[4] and January 1, 1966[12].

Why It Matters

Desmond Young ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Desmond Young born?

Desmond Young was born in South Australia[2].

Who were Desmond Young's parents?

Desmond Young's father was Frederic William Young[13].

What did Desmond Young do for work?

Desmond Young worked as military officer[5], writer[6], salvor[7], journalist[8], and actor[9].

What awards did Desmond Young receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . FamilySearch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . FamilySearch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . The London Gazette 37977. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . classicdivebooks.customer.netspace.net.au. Retrieved . classicdivebooks.customer.netspace.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . classicdivebooks.customer.netspace.net.au. Retrieved . classicdivebooks.customer.netspace.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The London Gazette 37977. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . The London Gazette 35203. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . The London Gazette 28902. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . The London Gazette 35203. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . The London Gazette 29112. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . The London Gazette 29112. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . The London Gazette 28902. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . The London Gazette 36842. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . The London Gazette 36842. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . FamilySearch. Retrieved . familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . National Portrait Gallery (London) online artwork database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 22d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank second lieutenant, lieutenant, captain +3
    Occupation military officer, writer, salvor +4
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, writer, salvor +4
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  3. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Familysearch person id L4XW-1R4
    Bhcl uuid c8d03a91-af49-40bf-93ab-fe0ee81f203f
    Father Frederic William Young
    Dbc author id 87097969759734
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