 He became the British High Commissioner in Malaya and Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1911 to 1920.In 1897, Young was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in November 1908.In 1916, Young was appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 1918.