William Francis TAYLOR

Regimental number8/3171
Address260 Castle Street, Dunedin
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs M J Taylor, 31 Calder Street, St Kilda, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on board Willochra on 14 November 1915
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For good service and devotion to duty in the field during the period 25th February ? 16th September 1918. He has displayed great efficiency in carrying out his duties as C.Q.M.S. during period dating from his appointment 18 months ago. An extremely hard worker, he has shown organising powers and energy of a very high standard. His work has always been most satisfactory and his resourcefulness most marked.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Eighth