Gunner Harry Taylor Royal Field Artillery
1914-15 Star. 1914-18 British War Medal. Victory Medal.
The Man Harry Taylor enlisted into the Royal Field Artillery Territorial Force with service number 2268, later changed to 851148.
He saw service on the Western Front in France and Belgium from 1st March 1915 and was awarded the 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and Victory Medal.
No other detail is known about Harry.
The Story The medals awarded to Harry Taylor were acquired early one morning in October 2023 at Malvern Flea Fair, from a table of numerous medallions and other items. They were separated on the table and in filthy condition. Harrys two medals and another single Victory Medal awarded to George Frederick Giles were gathered together and an offer made, which after brief haggling was accepted.
The acquisition was made simply because it is such a pity to see a mans heard earned awards literally ‘kicking’ around uncared for just waiting to be lost forever.
Sadly there are too many Harry Taylor’s on Ancestry to make any definitive link and his 1914-15 Star is missing.
He saw service on the Western Front in France and Belgium from 1st March 1915 and was awarded the 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and Victory Medal.
No other detail is known about Harry.
The Story The medals awarded to Harry Taylor were acquired early one morning in October 2023 at Malvern Flea Fair, from a table of numerous medallions and other items. They were separated on the table and in filthy condition. Harrys two medals and another single Victory Medal awarded to George Frederick Giles were gathered together and an offer made, which after brief haggling was accepted.
The acquisition was made simply because it is such a pity to see a mans heard earned awards literally ‘kicking’ around uncared for just waiting to be lost forever.
Sadly there are too many Harry Taylor’s on Ancestry to make any definitive link and his 1914-15 Star is missing.
Harry Taylor's Medal Index Card
Medal Details:
- 1914-15 Star: Copy
- 1914-18 British War Medal: 2268 GNR.H.TAYLOR. R.A.
- Victory Medal: 2268 GNR. H.TAYLOR. R.A.
This page last updated 21 Oct 23
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