James TAYLOR

Regimental number19923
Place of birthDunkeld Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBlacksmith
Address'The Elms', French Street, Hamilton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, G J Taylor, Dunkeld, Victoria
Enlistment date24 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentShoeing Smith
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 31
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1736 Pte Clifford TAYLOR, 58th Bn, returned to Australia, 24 January 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal