Regimental number | 13824 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Wellington |
Occupation | Farmer |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, William James Taylor, Turakina |
Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership. At Le Quesnoy on 4 November 1918, his section was caught on the flank, but by great gallantry and skillful handling of his section he was able to turn a very dangerous situation into a brilliant success resulting in the capture of a hundred prisoners and two machine guns.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Discharge date | |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 71 |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 33 |
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