| Regimental number | 3891 |
| Place of birth | Hanson South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Lameroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Taylor, Gawler, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations near NAUROY on the 29th September 1918 Lance Corporal TAYLOR displayed much gallantry, courage and initiative. Seeing that the enemy were advancing towards a gap between the left flank of his Battalion and other troops Lance Corporal TAYLOR showed great skill in the tactical handling of his Lewis Gun Section and he immediately rushed forward alone and under very heavy machine gun and point blank Artillery fire selected a suitable position from which effective fire could be opened to repel the attack. Returning he then led his men forward and opened well directed and sustained fire with the result that the enemy were forced back in disorder. Lance Corporal TAYLOR by this quick and gallant action undoubtedly protected this flank at a critical moment and his conduct is deserving of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
