Frederick V. Taylor

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Headstone in the Ballaarat Old Cemetery for Frederick Victor Taylor, 2014. Photograph: Clare Gervasoni.

History

Frederick Victor Taylor was born at Geelong, Victoria. At the age of 26 he was a single wheelwright who enlisted into the AIF at Colac on 17 July 1915. Frederick Taylor (7946) was given the rank of Corporal with the 18th A.A.S.C. on 16 October 1915. He was taken on strength from the 29th Company AASC from the 18th Company on 03 March 1916.[1]

The following letter was written by Frederick Taylor's mother.

To the Office in Charge
Base Records
Melbounre
Dear Sir
I desire to notify my change of address, from Bridge Street Koruburra, Gippsland, to 811 Dana Street Ballarat in connection with the records of No 7946 Corporal Frederick Victor Taylor
29th Army Service Corps
5th Division
AIF
Alexandria
Egypt
Lieutenant Law C.O.
Yours respectfully
Mrs Mary Winifred Taylor
His mother[2]

Frederick V. Taylor married Amy Jennifer.

Frederick Taylor returned to Australian on board the 'Beltana' on 02 June 1919.[3]

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References

  1. NAA: B2455 Taylor FV
  2. NAA: B2455 Taylor FV
  3. NAA: B2455 Taylor FV


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--Clare K.Gervasoni 12:30, 2 October 2014 (EST)