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We remember William Charles Taylor
We remember William Charles Taylor
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:6167644
1891
1891
location
Cowley Village Cowley Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6167644
1891
1893
sibling
Thomas Taylor
Source:6167643
1893
1895
sibling
Ernest Taylor
Source:6167643
1895
1899
sibling
Ellen Taylor
Source:6167643
1899
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:6167643
1901
1901
location
Cowley Village Cowley Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6167643
1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:6167642
1911
1911
employment
Nurseryman
United Kingdom
Source:6167642
1911
1911
location
Cowley Village Cowley Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6167642
1911
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:6167600
5th September 1914
1914
employment
Gardener
Lowe and Shawyer
Uxbridge
United Kingdom
Source:6167600
5th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Uxbridge
United Kingdom
Source:6167600
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
R/217
Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment)
8th Battalion
Source:6167600
5th September 1914
1914
location
Ivy Cottages Cowley Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6167600
5th September 1914
1917
missing
Source:6167600
26th September 1917 - 29th September 1917
service
British Army
Private
235101
Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:5354057
service
British Army
Private
235101
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Source:7417612
1917
death
Killed in Action
Missing from 26-29 September 1917
France
France
Source:7417612
Source:6167600
26th September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7417612
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Taylor |
| Source | 6167600 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley Village Cowley Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Cowley Village Cowley Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Cowley Village Cowley Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Ivy Cottages Cowley Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 235101 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | R/217 | Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 235101 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Rosa Taylor | mother | ||
| Charles Henry Taylor | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Taylor | brother | 1893 | |
| Ernest Taylor | brother | 1895 | |
| Ellen Taylor | sister | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Steve13893 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve13893 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve13893 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve13893 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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