Regimental number | 9083 |
Place of birth | Wick Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Commercial traveller |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, George Taylor, Glencairn, Craigee Road, Perth, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Field Ambulance 8, Reinforcement 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/51/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of burial | Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot IV, Row J, Grave No. 4), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 109 |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations on 3rd May 1917 near BULLECOURT. They [9044 M.J. McAULIFFE, 1685 J. ELLIOTT, 8429 J.V. PETTERSON, 9083 (Lt) P. TAYLOR] were each in charge of bearer squads which worked continuously from 4.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. without relief between Railway Embankment and Advanced Collecting Station C.10.c., being under heavy shell fire the whole time. In spite of numerous casualties amongst the bearers these men continued with their duties showing remarkable courage and endurance throughout their tour of duty. The example of coolness and pluck displayed by these men had a most inspiring effect upon the remainder of their parties, who, following their lead, exhibited great zeal in clearing the area of wounded men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |