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We remember Arthur Rowland Taylor
We remember Arthur Rowland Taylor
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Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9510063
31st March 1901
1901
location
Woodfield House, Connah's Quay, Flintshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9510063
31st March 1901
1911
location
Bayle House, Bayle Gate, Bridlington, Yorkshire (East Riding)
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9510059
2nd April 1911
1911
education
Berkhamsted School
United Kingdom
Source:9510004
September 1911 - December 1912
1913
location
US
United States
away from home address
Source:9552543
March 1913
1917
enlistment
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:6896130
13th June 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aviator Cadet
70418
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6896130
13th June 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flying Officer
79 Squadron RFC
79 Squadron,
Source:9552543
3rd October 1917
employment
Aviator Cadet Lumber Meter
Source:6896130
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9510000
1918
death
He was killed when the Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin he was flying crashed and burst into flames shortly after take off.
East Boldre, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9510000
Source:9552543
19th January 1918
burial
East Boldre, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9510000
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Rowland |
| Initials | AR |
| Last Name | Taylor |
| Source | 6896130 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayle House, Bayle Gate, Bridlington, Yorkshire (East Riding) | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| US | United States | away from home address | March 1913 | |
| Woodfield House, Connah's Quay, Flintshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 70418 | Royal Flying Corps | Aviator Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 79 Squadron RFC | 79 Squadron, | Flying Officer |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Mary | mother | ||
| Robert Cyril Taylor | father |
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Berkhamstedian In MemoriamSecond Lieutenant Arthur Rowland TAYLOR, born 21 Mar 1896, was killed while flying in England serving with the Royal Flying Corps. He attended Berkhamsted School between Sep 1911 and Dec 1912 as a day boy in Swifts. His name is inscribed on the school war memorial.
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School War MemorialMore about Berkhamsted School War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Bolder War Graves | Michael81646 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Berkhamstedian In Memoriam | Peter6648 |
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We remember Arthur Rowland Taylor
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