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Charles Joseph TAYLOR

Regimental number1108
Place of birthFitzroy Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCommercial traveller
AddressC/o Commercial Travellers' Club, Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinSister, Miss Mary Taylor, 302 St George Road, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date30 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name37th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll38th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 July 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the leading platoons of his company failed to effect an entrance through the enemy's wire, he led his party to another place in the wire and succeeded in forcing an entry into the enemy's trenches. He set a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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