Thomas TAYLOR

TAYLOR, Thomas

Service Number: Officer
Enlisted: 21 March 1916
Last Rank: Second Lieutenant
Last Unit: 3rd Tunnelling Company (inc. 6th Tunnelling Company)
Born: Casterton, Vic., 22 April 1884
Home Town: Perth, Western Australia
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Miner
Died: 29 July 1951, aged 67 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered
Cemetery: Boyup Brook Public Cemetery, Western Australia
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World War 1 Service

21 Mar 1916: Enlisted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, Officer, 3rd Tunnelling Company (inc. 6th Tunnelling Company)
1 Jun 1916: Embarked AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, Officer, 3rd Tunnelling Company (inc. 6th Tunnelling Company), per HMAT A69 'Warilda' from Fremantle, WA

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Discharged in England

The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Taylor took place at the Boyup Brook cemetery recently; the Rev. J. H. Frary officiating. The late Mr. Taylor had resided in the district since 1920 and owned the well-known property of Rocky Pool. He was 65 years of age. Mr. Taylor was a past president of the Upper Blackwood Agricultural Society and was also an honorary life member of that Society. He was a  lieutenant during the first World War, and in the Second World War, commanded the local V.D.C. He was a very keen member of the local sub-branch of the R.S.L., and was buried with military honours.
A number of friends were present at the graveside. Many beautiful floral tributes were received.

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