Charles TAYLOR

Regimental number13824
Date of birth16 June 1897
Place of birthWellington
OccupationFarmer
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, William James Taylor, Turakina
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 26 June 1916
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: 30 May 1919

Discharge date7 June 1919
Date of death22 April 1969
Age at death71
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 33