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Robert Bruce TAYLOR

Regimental number528
Place of birthStawell Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, R B Taylor, Navarre Road, Stawell, Victoria
Enlistment date22 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and skill in leading patrols. He obtained most valuable information, and his fine example throughout the day proved of great value to his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174
Date: 11 October 1917

Family/military connectionsCousin: 3633 Hugh TAYLOR, 24th Bn, killed in action, Zonnebeke Ridge nr Broodseinde, Belgium, 4 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 May 1976

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