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. World War I aerial service First tour of duty On 13 June 1916, Young was seconded from the Dorsetshires to the Royal Flying Corps as an aerial observer flying officer. He was returned to Home Establishment in England on 12 August 1916. On 1 January 1917, Young was rewarded with a probationary promotion from second lieutenant to temporary captain when he was appointed a Flight Commander. This first tour of combat duty began on 5 June 1917 as a Spad pilot with 19 Squadron. He was credited with three victories during June and July 1917, sharing one with William Cairnes and two other pilots. 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