Taylor Private 2287
Info
| Surname | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Forename | Frank |
| Rank | Private |
| Army No | 2287 |
| Battalion | 1/8th |
| Commissioned | Not set |
| Date Of Wounds | Not set |
| Wounds | |
| Died Killed | Not set |
| Death Details | |
| Enlisted Date | Not set |
| Enlisted Location | |
| Date Of Birth | Not set |
| Birth Place | |
| Residence | Evesham |
| Discharged | Not set |
| Theatre Of War | France |
| Date Of Entry | 1915-04-01 |
| Z Class | |
| Surname Spellings | |
| Other Info | His DCM was awarded under his army number 240414. His citation read: "240414 Pte. F. Taylo, Worc. R. (Evesham) (LG 6th Jan. 1918)." - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he saw a party of enemy, lead by an officer, issuing from a concrete machine gun emplacement. He immediately shot the officer and the leading man, and penned the remainder of the party in the emplacement until his platoon came up. He showed great initiative and contempt to danger." |
Assignments
| 1/8th Worcestershire Regiment 2287 Private |
| 1/8th Worcestershire Regiment 240414 Private |
Service Awards
| The British War Medal |
| The 1914-1915 Star |
| The Allied Victory Medal |
Gallantry Awards & Honors
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Engagement | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Private | 1/8th | Ypres 1917 | 1917-10-22 |
Foreign Decorations & Awards
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| No results found. | |||
Royal Flying Corps
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| Notes |
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