| Regimental number | 2461 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Enfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
| School | Enfield/Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carriage-builder |
| Address | Enfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.2 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Taylor, Carlyle Street, Enfield, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of chest measurement) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Warwick Farm, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 9th August 1918 near VAUVILLERS this man did wonderful work as a stretcher bearer. His Company was being exposed during the day to heavy shell and machine gun fire and it became necessary to take risks in order to rescue the wounded. He showed an absolute disregard for his personal safety and refused to stop working until the last of the wounded had been removed to the rear, thus setting a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2231 Pte Joseph Gordon TAYLOR, 20th Bn, killed in action, 8 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 22 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 13 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | St Thomas Cemetery (Section EF Grave 27), Enfield, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TAYLOR Robert Edward |
