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Thomas Bell TAYLOR

Regimental number2417
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationDriver
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinSister, Mrs K Fleming, 37 Finsbury Street, Newmarket, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in command of a bombing post near BULLECOURT on 3rd May, 1917. The defence of our left flank turned on the co-operation of bombers and Trench Mortars and this N.CO. contributed very largely to the success gained in this direction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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