Private Harry Taylor

Rank or Title

Date of Birth

1897

Date of Death

23 Apr 1917

War time / or Pre War occupation

Hat trade worker

Employer

Mr F. S. Biggs, Guildford Street

Service Number

31918

Place of Birth

Luton
United Kingdom

World War I Address

5 Pondwicks Road
Luton
United Kingdom

Place of Death

France

Grave Location

No known grave
France

War Memorial Location

Soldier or Civilian

  • Soldier

Source

The Luton News , 24th May 1917
Pte Harry Taylor

 

Pte Harry Taylor, 31918, 6th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, was killed in action at the Battle of Arras in France on April 23rd, 1917.

Parents Henry and Minnie Taylor, of 5 Pondwicks Road, Luton, were informed by platoon Sgt S. C. Laurence that their son had been posted as missing on April 23rd. The last time he had seem Pte Taylor was when they had dug in the trenches ahead of the order to advance.

Pte Garner, who was in Harry's section reported that Pte Taylor had been wounded, but beyond that there was no further information.

Harry Taylor joined the Beds Regiment in October 1916 at the age of 19, and went to France the following December. He had previously been an employee of hat manufacturer Mr F. S. Biggs, of Guildford Street, Luton.

Individual Location

Pte Harry Taylor

Author: Deejaya

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