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TAYLOR, Robert Ernest
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 61 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Headquarters Staff |
| Born: | Not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 22 Oct 1914: | Involvement Private, 61, Headquarters Staff, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '1' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Orvieto embarkation_ship_number: A3 public_note: '' | |
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| 22 Oct 1914: | Embarked Private, 61, Headquarters Staff, HMAT Orvieto, Melbourne |
Personal Stories
WW1
The details provided are taken from the book "Stealth Raiders - a few daring men in 1918" written by Lucas Jordan, published 2017, refer to pages 101/2 & 276. Prior to the war he was a clerk and horse breaker of Sydney NSW. He enlisted 11th Sept 1914 aged 21 yrs. He served with the 4th Infantry Battalion, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. During his service he was awarded the Military Cross twice (MC & Bar) for his activities. He survived the war, departing the UK for home 24th Jan 1919.
Submitted 5 April 2020 by Maxwell HILL