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We remember James Henry Taylor
We remember James Henry Taylor
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1898
enlistment
Newport, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:6193313
10th January 1898
1898
service
British Army
Sergeant
H/46686
13th & 11th Hussars
Source:6193313
10th January 1898 - 18th March 1918
1899
theatres
Africa :5
Source:6193313
1899 - 1902
1904
marriage
Edith Saunders
Source:5510196
1904
1904
marriage
Edith Saunders
Source:6968359
21st September 1904
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:5510327
1911
1911
employment
Under Gardener Domestic
Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:5510327
1911
1911
location
Little Whitcombe, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5510327
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5520382
1914 - 1917
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6193313
9th October 1914 - 26th April 1917
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6193313
10th November 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5520382
10th November 1916
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6193321
27th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
H/46686
13th & 11th Hussars
Source:6193321
27th February 1918
1918
discharge
Source:6193313
18th March 1918
service
British Army
Corporal
4013
Hussars
Source:5445673
service
British Army
Corporal
46686
Corps of Hussars
Source:5445673
service
British Army
Sgt
46686
11th Hussars
Source:5445673
service
British Army
Corporal/Acting Sergeant
4013
11th Hussars
Source:5520382
1948
death
Not War Related
Ryde County Hospital, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:5518829
31st August 1948
burial
Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:5518829
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Whitcombe, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4013 | Hussars | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 46686 | Corps of Hussars | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 46686 | 11th Hussars | Sgt | ||
| British Army | 4013 | 11th Hussars | Corporal/Acting Sergeant | ||
| British Army | H/46686 | 13th & 11th Hussars | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | H/46686 | 13th & 11th Hussars | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Taylor | mother | ||
| Unknown | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Saunders | wife | 1904 | |
| Edith Saunders | wife | 21st September 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-18 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-09-21 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Cpl J H Taylor, 13 Hussars, circa 1902In uniform of 13H post Boer War, wearing Queens SA medal (with bars)and Kings SA medal
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Cpl James H Taylor, 13H on active serviceIn uniform during the Boer War, c 1900. Photo taken at the TansvaalContributed by:
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Cpl James H Taylor, 13HStudio photograph in campaign uniform (Boer War c.1900)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Hussars.More about The 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Hussars.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Graham18846 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Graham18846 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Graham18846 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Graham18846 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Graham18846 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cpl J H Taylor, 13 Hussars, circa 1902 | Graham18846 | |
| Sgt JH Taylor MM, 11th Hussars | Graham18846 | |
| Sgt JH Taylor, Discharge Book | Graham18846 | |
| Discharge Book | Graham18846 | |
| Birth Certificate | Graham18846 | |
| Marriage Certificate J H Taylor/E M Saunders | Graham18846 | |
| J H Taylor, 13th Hussars | Graham18846 | |
| Cpl James H Taylor, 13H on active service | Graham18846 | |
| Cpl James H Taylor, 13H | Graham18846 | |
| James and Edith | Graham18846 |
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