| Regimental number | 1378 |
| Place of birth | Carnarvon, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 215 Hampton Road, Fremantle South, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Taylor, 215 Hampton Road, Fremantle South, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 32nd Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 32nd Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He personally rushed a machine gun post that was holding up our advance and killed two of the team, capturing the remainder with the gun. His courage and initiative throughout the operation were worthy of high praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Adelaide, 18 November 1915; disembarked Suez, 18 December 1915. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Abbassia, 3 January 1916 (venereal disease: syphilis); discharged to Overseas Base, Ghezireh, 23 February 1916; discharged to unit, and rejoined Bn, Tel el Kebir, 5 March 1916. Appointed Lance Corporal, Ferry Post, 26 May 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 17 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 23 June 1916. Wounded in action, 19 July 1916 (gun shot wound, face), and admitted to 2nd Casualty Clearing Station, 20 July 1916; transferred to No 1 Convalescent Depot, Boulogne, 21 July 1916; to Base Depot, Etaples, 25 July 1916; rejoined Bn, in the field, 15 August 1916. Admitted to 15th Field Ambulance, 20 August 1916 (gastro-enteritis), and transferred same day to Divisional Rest Station; rejoined Bn, in the field, 25 August 1916. Appointed Acting Corporal, 26 August 1916. Promoted Sergeant, 14 September 1916. Admitted to 38th Casualty Clearing Station, 1 December 1916 (bronchitis); transferred to 1st Canadian General Hospital, Etaples, 2 December 1916; to No 6 Convalescent Depot, 29 December 1916; to Base Depot, Etaples, 16 April 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 21 April 1917. Detached to Infantry Course, 1st Anzac Corps, 25 August 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 2 October 1917. On Command, No 4 Officer Cadet Bn, Oxford, 9 November 1917, and appointed Cadet. Marched in to 1st Training Bn, Sutton Veney, 8 April 1918. On Command, School of Musketry, Tidworth, 21 April 1918; marched in to 1st Training Bn from Tidworth, 28 April 1918. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 1 May 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 9 May 1918; marched out to unit, 14 May 1918. Detached to Australian Corps Gas School, 8 June 1918. Admitted to 41st Casualty Clearing Station, 28 June 1918 (debility); discharged to duty, 11 July 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 21 July 1918. Admitted to 10th Australian Field Ambulance, 11 August 1918 (myalgia), and transderred to 53rd Casualty Clearing Station; to Ambulance Train No 10, 12 August 1918, and admitted to 8th General Hospital, Rouen, 13 August 1918; discharged to Base Depot, 19 August 1918; marched out to unit, 26 August 1918. Wounded in action (second occasion), 5 September 1918 (gas); admitted to 10th Australian Field Ambulance, 6 September 1918, and transferred to 5th Casualty Clearing Station; to 8th General Hospital, Rouen, 8 September 1918; to England, 9 September 1918, and admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, 10 September 1918 (gassed: slight); discharged to Overseas Training Brigade, 6 November 1918. Awarded Military Cross. Proceeded overseas To France, 16 November 1918. Admitted to 39th General Hospital, Havre, 23 November 1918 (venereal disease: gonorrhoea); discharged to Reinforcements, Havre, 23 December 1918; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 31 days. Marched out to England on duty, 1 January 1919; marched in to Base Depot, France, from England, 10 January 1919. Admitted to 52nd Stationary Hospital, 24 May 1919 (sprained ankle); transferred to England, 29 May 1919; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, 30 May 1919. Granted leave, 25 June 1919, until recalled for return to Australia. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 4 July 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 16 August 1919, for onward travel to Perth; appointment terminated (discharged), 20 December 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TAYLOR Wesley Hall |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
