| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR03568 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1cm |
| Object type | Postcard, Newspaper cutting, Book, Document, Letter |
| Maker |
Taylor, James Various |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
| Date made | 1914-1918 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Taylor, James (Driver, b.? - d.1915)
Description
Collection relating to 576 Driver James Taylor, 3 Battalion, First World War. Collection comprises two postcards from Egypt describing training, a telegram from Gallipoli and a clipping of Taylor's death notice and roll of honour for the town of Wagga where he was born. Other items include a pre-war postcard sent by Taylor and a booket of war poems dedicated to 'women whose boys have undertaken the Great Adventure' by Eleanor McKinnon.
History / Summary
The collection reflects Taylor's short career with 3 Battalion. Taylor was wounded at Gallipoli, probably during the defensive operations at ANZAC between 8 May and 30 June 1915 for which the unit was awarded a battle honour. He later died of wounds at sea.