| Regimental number | 1653 |
| Place of birth | St Kilda, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Mrs M. Taggart, Illawarra Road, Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | John Taggart, Illawarra Road, Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the 29th Australian Light Horse Regiment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Honorary Warrant Officer Class 1. |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the period under review this N.C.O. has distinguished himself in action by his courage and coolness, and the fine example he has set his men has been worthy of high praise. In carrying ammunition to the front line during severe engagements he has rendered valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 195 Corporal John Houston TAGGART, 22nd Army Corps, returned to Australia, 24 September 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Granted Honorary rank of WO Class 1 under Stautory Rule 1918 No 2. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TAGGART Roy Archibald Houston |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
