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We remember Frank Tayler
We remember Frank Tayler
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Jessie Tayler
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1874
1879
sibling
Gertrude Tayler
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1879
1880
1882
sibling
Florence Tayler
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1882
1884
sibling
Harry Tayler
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1884
1886
sibling
Katie Tayler
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1886
1891
dates
Age 11
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1891
1901
dates
Age 21
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1901
1904
marriage
Alice
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1904
1905
employment
Groom, Coachman, Chauffeur
Ernest Wood
The Old Rectory, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey
United Kingdom
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1905 - 10th February 1915
1906
children
Harry Tayler
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1906
1911
dates
Age 31
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1911
1915
employment
Ambulance Driver
Medical
The British Red Cross Society and Order of St John
Boulogne
France
Source:6645488
26th July 1915 - 18th February 1919
1915
enlistment
Redhill
United Kingdom
Source:4360879
27th July 1915
1915
service
Other Empire Force
Driver
4707
BRCS & OStJJ
S.S.A.18
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27th July 1915 - 18th February 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6637452
4th March 1916 - 18th February 1919
1919
discharge
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18th February 1919
1919
location
Tilgate Cottage, Bletchingley, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
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18th February 1919
1921
location
57, High Street, Redhill, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
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18th April 1921
1945
dates
Age 65
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1945
service
British Army
British Red Cross Society and Order of Saint John of Jerusalem
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1945
death
Unknown
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:4360879
1945
awards
French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star
Other War Service Award
Source:6645488
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57, High Street, Redhill, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 18th April 1921 | |
| Tilgate Cottage, Bletchingley, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 18th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | British Red Cross Society and Order of Saint John of Jerusalem | ||||
| Other Empire Force | 4707 | BRCS & OStJJ | S.S.A.18 | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Tayler | son | 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Tayler | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Tayler | sister | 1874 | |
| Gertrude Tayler | sister | 1879 | |
| Florence Tayler | sister | 1882 | |
| Harry Tayler | brother | 1884 | |
| Katie Tayler | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | wife | 1904 |
Media
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Bullet riddled ambulance WW1Frank Tayler in Belgium (I think) with the ambulance he drove.
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Authority to wear the 1914/15 StarLetter from the British Red Cross Society permitting Frank Tayler the authority to wear the 1914/15 Star riband.Contributed by:
Christopher662 -
Letter that accompanied the 1915 starLetter from The British Red Cross Society that accompanied the 1915 star when it was sent to Frank Tayler.Contributed by:
Christopher662 -
Chevron CertificateThis is Frank Tayler's chevron certificate from the British Red Cross Society.Contributed by:
Christopher662 -
Certificate of Discharge from Red Cross SocietyThis is a copy of the Certificate of Discharge from the Red Cross Society for Frank Tayler.Contributed by:
Christopher662 -
Reference from Frank Tayler's employerThis is a copy of the reference that Frank Tayler was given by his employer Ernest Woods in 1915Contributed by:
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Souvenirs from the FrontLetter openers made from cartridge cases and buttons.Contributed by:
Christopher662 -
Red Cross Index Card for Frank TaylerThis is a copy of Frank Tayler's index card that I obtained from the British Red Cross Society.Contributed by:
Christopher662 -
Frank Tayler's MedalsThis scan shows Frank Tayler's 1914-15 Star, the 1914-17 Croix de Guerre with Silver Star and two service medals.Contributed by:
Christopher662
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Red Cross Register of Overseas Volunteers 1914-1918 Transcription | Christopher662 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher662 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher662 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Christopher662 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christopher662 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher662 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet riddled ambulance WW1 | Christopher662 | |
| Authority to wear the 1914/15 Star | Christopher662 | |
| Letter that accompanied the 1915 star | Christopher662 | |
| Chevron Certificate | Christopher662 | |
| Certificate of Discharge from Red Cross Society | Christopher662 | |
| Reference from Frank Tayler's employer | Christopher662 | |
| Souvenirs from the Front | Christopher662 | |
| Red Cross Index Card for Frank Tayler | Christopher662 | |
| Frank Tayler's Medals | Christopher662 |
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