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We remember William Alfred Taylor
We remember William Alfred Taylor
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1913
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Source:9445954
3rd April 1913
1913
service
Australian Imperial Force
Able Seaman
2820
Royal Australian Navy
Source:9445954
3rd April 1913 - 7th April 1920
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Able Seaman
2820
Royal Australian Navy HMAS 'Sydney'
Source:9445954
30th January 1914
1915
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8977032
10th April 1915
marriage
Myrtle Ruby James
Source:9445955
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2820 | Royal Australian Navy HMAS 'Sydney' | Able Seaman | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2820 | Royal Australian Navy | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Taylor | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Ruby James | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Wreck of the Emden1914. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN LIGHT CRUISER SMS EMDEN AFTER HER ACTION WITH HMAS SYDNEY. Source: Australian War Memorial. Public Domain
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Communities
Communities
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HMAS Sydney Men Awarded D.S.M. for action in Battle of CocosMore about HMAS Sydney Men Awarded D.S.M. for action in Battle of Cocos
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Marriages 1836-1942 Transcription | Rosemary251 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DSM - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Discovering ANZACs | Rosemary251 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Awarded to R.A.N. Sailors | Rosemary251 | |
| Wreck of the Emden | Rosemary251 |
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