Regimental number | 2203 |
Place of birth | Bulli New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carriage builder |
Address | Maude Street, Granville, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Taylor, Maude Street, Granville, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |