Taylor, Francis 'Frank' William (F.W.) Photo
Rank Private (MiD), Sergeant
Service # A-57207, A470481
Unit # 3rd C.I.R.U., RCA
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Next of kin reported as Mrs. J. E. Taylor of 99 Harvey st., Chatham, ON.

Previous Military Experience…None

Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown).

The CDN 29/03/45 reported that Sgt. Edward Joseph Taylor had been decorated for gallantry in action with a “Mentioned in Dispatches”.

History After Enlistment… Trained in London and was stationed on Staff at #12 B.T.C. for nearly a year. Posted for overseas duty and served four years.Promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Awarded the Mention in Dispatches and the Oak Leaf.

Reported returning from overseas duty on the Ile de France, expected to dock at Halifax NS., 1-2 October, 1945. CDN 29/09/45.

Date of Discharge… December 1945

Frank passed away 1/02/1997.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards Mention in Dispatches and the Oak Leaf
Sources 2KRMR, CFF-FD44, KCFA, IODE(N), CCI-RH, LM-LP.
Age born 1919
Birthplace Chatham
When Enlisted August 1940
Next of Kin Mary McGregor (Aunt)/ Mrs. J. E. Taylor of 99 Harvey st., Chatham, ON.

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