Franklyn TAYLOR

Regimental number2203
Place of birthBulli New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarriage builder
AddressMaude Street, Granville, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Taylor, Maude Street, Granville, New South Wales
Enlistment date27 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations against WARFUSEE east of AMIENS, on the 8th August 1918 Lance Corporal TAYLOR became detached from his platoon in the fog, he observed an enemy machine gun causing casualties to a flank battalion. Without hesitation he rushed it alone, captured the gun and killed or wounded the crew of six.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal