James Albert TAYLOR

Regimental number23/1213
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Flay, Egmont Village
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 35th Reinforcements, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 101 Tofua on 2 March 1918
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 31 August 1918
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialBancourt British Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Headstone No 4), nr Bapaume, France
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has rendered valuable service during raids, and has at all times set a splendid example to those under him.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 9 July 1917

Other details

Ex 1st Battalion NZRB

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 80, p. 9

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