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We remember Edgar Heber Taylor
We remember Edgar Heber Taylor
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Albert Raymond Taylor
Source:9492532
6th June 1885
1886
sibling
Charles Taylor
Source:9492532
6th September 1886
1889
sibling
Hilda Maria Taylor
Source:9492532
1889
1891
sibling
Harry Taylor
Source:9492532
12th September 1891
1893
sibling
Norman Taylor
Source:9492535
23rd November 1893
1895
sibling
Elsie Margaret Taylor
Source:9492535
29th November 1895
1897
sibling
Joseph Solomon Taylor
Source:9492535
7th August 1897
1898
1900
sibling
Robert Percival Taylor
Source:9492535
1900
1901
location
Fosbury, Putley, Ledbury, Herefordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8778333
1901 - 1911
1908
sibling
Arthur Leslie Taylor
Source:9492535
26th September 1908
1917
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J65582
HMS Vivid
Source:9489108
30th January 1917 - 14th June 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J65582
HMS Telemachus
Source:9489108
15th June 1917 - 23rd March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J65582
HMS Telemachus
Source:9489108
24th March 1918 - 12th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9630986
16th January 1919
1919
location
Abbotswood Farm, Kempsey, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9492531
January 1919 - 4th November 1953
1949
marriage
Marjorie Dinah Aiston
Source:9492589
11th April 1949
1953
location
'Fosburys' Abbotswood, Kempsey, Worcs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9552717
5th November 1953 - 22nd January 1982
1982
death
Not War Related
Peacefully at home in his sleep
Abbotswood,Kempsey, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8778285
Source:9492595
22nd January 1982
burial
Stoulton, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9563222
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar Heber |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Taylor |
| Source | 6447523 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Fosburys' Abbotswood, Kempsey, Worcs | United Kingdom | their own address | 5th November 1953 - 22nd January 1982 | |
| Abbotswood Farm, Kempsey, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | January 1919 - 4th November 1953 | |
| Fosbury, Putley, Ledbury, Herefordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J65582 | HMS Vivid | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J65582 | HMS Telemachus | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J65582 | HMS Telemachus | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Haynes | mother | ||
| Harry Taylor | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Taylor | brother | 6th September 1886 | |
| Hilda Maria Taylor | sister | 1889 | |
| Harry Taylor | brother | 12th September 1891 | |
| Albert Raymond Taylor | brother | 6th June 1885 | |
| Norman Taylor | brother | 23rd November 1893 | |
| Elsie Margaret Taylor | sister | 29th November 1895 | |
| Joseph Solomon Taylor | brother | 7th August 1897 | |
| Robert Percival Taylor | brother | 1900 | |
| Arthur Leslie Taylor | brother | 26th September 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Dinah Aiston | wife | 11th April 1949 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-30 | 5'8" |
Media
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E H TaylorPhoto of Eddie Taylor in naval uniform withn the cap badge of his training establishment HMD Vivid
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Taylor brothers in uniformPhoto of Sgt Charles Taylor, AB Edgar Taylor, Pte Norman Taylor RMContributed by:
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Certificate of Service in the Royal NavyCopy of certificate of service in the RNContributed by:
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Hat band HMTBDPhoto of hat band from hat worn by Eddie Taylor. HMS Telemachus was a torpedo boat destroyer hence HMTBDContributed by:
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The Fosbury, PutleyPhoto of "Fosbury", Putley, home of the Tayor family from about 1892 until 1917. The house was built for them by the Squire.Contributed by:
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The Dog BoosterPhoto of Booster. This dog was rescued by HMS Telemachus from the North Sea and became the ship's mascot.Contributed by:
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When he had to be goodPhoto of patients in Oswestry hospital, Gobowen. Possibly about 1930. Eddie Taylor is third from leftContributed by:
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Operation detailsDetails of operation carried out at Oswestry Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen about 1931/2Contributed by:
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Wedding Eddie Taylor and Dinah AistonPhoto of bride (Dinah Aiston) and groom (Eddie Taylor) leaving Defford Church after their wedding.Contributed by:
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Taylor familyFamily of Harry and Amelia Taylor. Back row, l-r, Joe, Charlie, Harry, Norman, Elsie Front row, l-r, Hilda, Harry, Arthur, Amelia, Raymond. Sitting at front - Eddie.Contributed by:
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'Endless Story'Flyleaf of copy of 'Endless Story' given to E H Taylor and his commentsContributed by:
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Abbotswood Farm RickyardAbbotswood Farm Rickyard. Probably 1939 or 1940Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| E H Taylor | Susan156040 | |
| HMS Telemachus | Susan156040 | |
| HMS Telemachus | Susan156040 | |
| ARP certificate | Susan156040 | |
| Taylor brothers in uniform | Susan156040 | |
| Obituary | Susan156040 | |
| Certificate of Service in the Royal Navy | Susan156040 | |
| Hat band HMTBD | Susan156040 | |
| The Fosbury, Putley | Susan156040 | |
| The Dog Booster | Susan156040 | |
| When he had to be good | Susan156040 | |
| Operation details | Susan156040 | |
| Wedding Eddie Taylor and Dinah Aiston | Susan156040 | |
| Taylor family | Susan156040 | |
| Taylor family | Susan156040 | |
| 'Endless Story' | Susan156040 | |
| Abbotswood Farm | Susan156040 | |
| Abbotswood Farm Rickyard | Susan156040 | |
| 'Fosburys' | Susan156040 | |
| Gravestone Taylor | Susan156040 | |
| Diary 1919 | Susan156040 |
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