Wilfred Ernest Young

Major Wilfred Ernest Young was an English World War I flying ace credited with 11 confirmed aerial victories.

Early life and service Wilfred Ernest Young was born in Bournemouth, England on 28 December 1891. He began his military service as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, on 30 June 1915. On 15 December, he was posted to No. 6 Squadron RAF. He was returned to Home Establishment in England on 12 August 1916. This first tour of combat duty began on 5 June 1917 as a Spad pilot with 19 Squadron. On 1 July 1917, he was promoted from second lieutenant to lieutenant. On 22 July 1917, he was wounded in action. He would not return to duty until March 1918, when he was appointed Flight Commander in No. 74 Squadron RAF. which was gazetted on 3 August 1918. On 4 August 1918, Captain Young was appointed a temporary major while he was so employed. He was appointed to command No. 1 Squadron RAF.

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