| Regimental number | 7136 |
| Place of birth | Donegal, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mount Kokeby, Gar, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Taylor, Mount Kokeby, Gsr, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Tunnelling Companies Sept 1916 to Feb 1918 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 11 May 1917; disembarked Plymouth, England, 19 July 1917; marched in to Parkhouse, 20 July 1917; proceeded over seas to France, 18 August 1917; marched in to Rouelles, France, 19 August 1917; marched in to Australian General Base Depot, 5 September 1917. Wounded in action, 14 September 1917; admitted to Casualty Clearing Station, 15 September 1917 (burns); transferred to 11th General Hospital, 16 September 1917; embarked for and marched in to England, 23 September 1917; admitted to 14th London General Hospital, Chelsea, 23 September 1917; to No 1 Auxiliary Hospital, Wakefield, 12 November 1917; discharged and granted leave, 28 November 1917; marched in from Headquarters, London, 8 December 1917; marched out to no 2 Convalescent Depot, 21 January 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board H.T. 'Osterley', from London, 30 March 1918; disembarked, 6 April 1918; discharged, 22 April 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TAYLOR John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
