| Regimental number | 3127 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station manager |
| Address | Neutral Bay, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Dorothy Olive Strangman Taylor, Kurraba House, Kurraba Road, Neutral Bay, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'Is recommended for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action near HAMEL WOOD, east of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. Throughout the operation this N.C.O. displayed magnificent gallantry and great leadership. Early in the attack his Platoon Commander was wounded and he immediately took command and led the Platoon on with great dash and utter disregard for personal safety. When the final objective was reached his Platoon got down very quickly and his post was put in an excellent state of defence. While a section of his Platoon was moving forward to investigate an enemy post they were opened on by an enemy machine gun and several of them were wounded. He immediately rushed to their assistance, and although the position was still subject to heavy fire he dressed their wounds and got them back to our lines. His work throughout was magnificent and richly deserves recognition. He was awarded the Military Medal on the 27th March, 1918 for gallantry at HEBUTERNE.'
Source: Military Order No. 87 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
