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| − | + | | dateofbirth = unknown 1893 | |
| − | + | | placeofbirth = Ballarat, Victoria | |
| − | + | | death = 7 Nov 1946, aged 53 | |
| − | + | | placeofdeath = Victoria Park, Western Australia | |
| − | | caption | + | | enlistmentage = 21 years, 4 months & 22 years, 1 month |
| − | | | + | | description = 5'9½" (1.77m) tall; weight 146 lbs (66.2 kg); fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair. |
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| − | + | | weight = 146 lbs | |
| − | + | | complexion = fresh | |
| − | + | | eyes = blue | |
| − | + | | hair = light brown | |
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| − | + | | occupation = Dental mechanic | |
| − | + | | religion = Church of England | |
| − | + | | address = Devonshire avenue, Armadale, Western Australia | |
| − | + | | relation = Father | |
| − | + | | nextofkin = Mr Squire Wood Taylor | |
| − | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=1931159 10922] | |
| − | | | + | | enlistmentdate = 18 Jan 1915 & 30 Nov 1915 |
| − | + | | rank = Staff Sergeant | |
| − | | | + | | unit = AMC Dental Corps |
| − | + | | embarkationdatefrom = 18 Jul 1916 | |
| − | + | | embarkationdateto = 9 Sep 1916 | |
| − | + | | shipembarked = [[HMAT A48 Seang Bee]] | |
| − | | | + | | dateofreturnfrom = 8 May 1919 |
| − | + | | dateofreturnto = 22 Jun 1919 | |
| − | + | | shipreturned = [[SS Devanha]] | |
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| − | | | + | | fate1 = Returned to Australia |
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| − | | | + | | monument1 = [[Armadale War Memorial]] |
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| − | + | | monument2 = [[Armadale Congregational Church Honour Board]] | |
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James's first enlistment is terminated after three weeks at his own request, but in Nov 1915 he had been accepted for duty with the Medical Corp, and on completion of his initial training at the Helena Vale Camp he was promoted Staff Sergeant on 10 Apr 1916. | James's first enlistment is terminated after three weeks at his own request, but in Nov 1915 he had been accepted for duty with the Medical Corp, and on completion of his initial training at the Helena Vale Camp he was promoted Staff Sergeant on 10 Apr 1916. | ||
| − | On arrival in England, James was posted on 13 Sep 1916 to No 2 Command Depot Fovant before being detached to the 72nd Dental Unit with the 4th Training Battalion at Codford from 27 Jun 1917. On 7 Nov 1917 he moved across to the 12th Training Battalion, and after a short time in hospital with scabies to the 10th Training Battalion on 25 Mar 1918 | + | On arrival in England, James was posted on 13 Sep 1916 to No 2 Command Depot Fovant before being detached to the [[72nd Dental Unit]] with the [[4th Training Battalion ]]at Codford from 27 Jun 1917. On 7 Nov 1917 he moved across to the [[12th Training Battalion]], and after a short time in hospital with scabies to the [[10th Training Battalion]] on 25 Mar 1918. |
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| − | + | On 3 Apr 1918 he proceeded to France via Folkestone where he was attached to the Australian General Base Depot at Le Havre. He remained there until he returned to England on 5 Feb 1919 for return to Australia. While in France he had furlough in Paris over the 1918 Christmas period, and was also given leave when he first returned to England in Feb 1919. James was discharged by the 5th Military District on 6 Aug 1919. | |
"Staff sergeant of the Dental Corps, A.M.C., enlisted 29th November, 1915; sailed 20th July 1916; arrived in England September, 1916; based at the Monte Video Camp in Weymouth England."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1756512_394.pdf |title=The Drill of the Foot-Hills |issue=1917 |location=Western Australia |date=Mar 1917 |accessdate=16 May 2017 |page=6 |via=State Library of Western Australia}}</ref> | "Staff sergeant of the Dental Corps, A.M.C., enlisted 29th November, 1915; sailed 20th July 1916; arrived in England September, 1916; based at the Monte Video Camp in Weymouth England."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1756512_394.pdf |title=The Drill of the Foot-Hills |issue=1917 |location=Western Australia |date=Mar 1917 |accessdate=16 May 2017 |page=6 |via=State Library of Western Australia}}</ref> | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | In 1919 married Annie Smith in Perth. | + | In 1919 married Annie Smith in Perth. Annie died 13 Aug 1969 in Mandurah. Son Sidney Russell (b.9 Sep 1920-d.1982); daughter Rona Joy (b.2 Jan 1926-d.2017) |
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Electoral Roll entries - 1925 at 33 Temple street Victoria Park, dental assistant before moving to become a dentist based at 775 Albany road, Victoria Park (with Annie). Remained here until his death. | Electoral Roll entries - 1925 at 33 Temple street Victoria Park, dental assistant before moving to become a dentist based at 775 Albany road, Victoria Park (with Annie). Remained here until his death. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=295999 AIF Project] | ||
| + | *[https://rslvirtualwarmemorial.org.au/explore/people/340723 RSL Virtual War Memorial] | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Taylor , James Clarence}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Taylor , James Clarence}} | ||
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[[Category:Returned to Australia]] | [[Category:Returned to Australia]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale Memorial]] | [[Category:Armadale Memorial]] | ||
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[[Category:Church of England]] | [[Category:Church of England]] | ||
[[Category:Dental mechanic]] | [[Category:Dental mechanic]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | unknown 1893 |
| Place of Birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Death | 7 Nov 1946, aged 53 |
| Place of Death | Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 21 years, 4 months & 22 years, 1 month |
| Description |
5'9½" (1.77m) tall ; 146 lbs 66.224 kg ; fresh complexion ; blue eyes ; light brown hair |
| Occupation | Dental mechanic |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Devonshire avenue, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Squire Wood Taylor |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 10922 |
| Date of Enlistment | 18 Jan 1915 & 30 Nov 1915 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | AMC Dental Corps |
| Date of Embarkation | 18 Jul 1916 ‒ 9 Sep 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A48 Seang Bee |
| Date of Return | 8 May 1919 ‒ 22 Jun 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | SS Devanha |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument |
Armadale War Memorial (Armadale panel) Armadale Congregational Church Honour Board Armadale and Districts Roll of Honour |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries - 1916 Devonshire avenue, Armadale, dental mechanic.
War Service
James's first enlistment is terminated after three weeks at his own request, but in Nov 1915 he had been accepted for duty with the Medical Corp, and on completion of his initial training at the Helena Vale Camp he was promoted Staff Sergeant on 10 Apr 1916.
On arrival in England, James was posted on 13 Sep 1916 to No 2 Command Depot Fovant before being detached to the 72nd Dental Unit with the 4th Training Battalion at Codford from 27 Jun 1917. On 7 Nov 1917 he moved across to the 12th Training Battalion, and after a short time in hospital with scabies to the 10th Training Battalion on 25 Mar 1918.
On 3 Apr 1918 he proceeded to France via Folkestone where he was attached to the Australian General Base Depot at Le Havre. He remained there until he returned to England on 5 Feb 1919 for return to Australia. While in France he had furlough in Paris over the 1918 Christmas period, and was also given leave when he first returned to England in Feb 1919. James was discharged by the 5th Military District on 6 Aug 1919.
"Staff sergeant of the Dental Corps, A.M.C., enlisted 29th November, 1915; sailed 20th July 1916; arrived in England September, 1916; based at the Monte Video Camp in Weymouth England."[1]
Post War
In 1919 married Annie Smith in Perth. Annie died 13 Aug 1969 in Mandurah. Son Sidney Russell (b.9 Sep 1920-d.1982); daughter Rona Joy (b.2 Jan 1926-d.2017)
Electoral Roll entries - 1925 at 33 Temple street Victoria Park, dental assistant before moving to become a dentist based at 775 Albany road, Victoria Park (with Annie). Remained here until his death.
A letter in his records dated 15 Apr 1920 responds to a request for information as to his whereabouts from a Mdlle. Martin, Rue Parfait, Vamier 4, Thuin, Hainaut, BELGIUM.
References
- ↑ "The Drill of the Foot-Hills" (PDF) (1917). Western Australia. Mar 1917. p. 6. Retrieved 16 May 2017 – via State Library of Western Australia.