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Charles TAYLOR

Regimental number47
Place of birthYork, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor driver
Address'Ayr', Lower Burdekin, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinBrother, Geo Taylor, Townsville, Queensland
Enlistment date27 August 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Field Ambulance, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on 25 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'At BOIS DE CHREPY on the 11th August 1918 during a heavy counter attack by the enemy at 7 a.m. this N.C.O. showed great ability and thoroughness in collecting all stragglers and Lewis Guns. He at once organised these into posts and was greatly responsible for breaking off the counter attack and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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