L/Cpl 14142 George Ernest Taylor

[Tim Bell]

Pte Taylor (Born Q2 1897) enlisted in 24th Bttn on 10/11/1914 aged 19y 263d (SR). Promoted Cpl the next day he requested to revert to Pte on 1/11/1915.  He arrived in  France on 9/11/1915(MIC).  Appointed L/Cpl  15/4/1917. Transferred to Reserve 22/2/1919, age 25(SR).  Pension for 80% Disab, due to Tubercle to Lung attributable to service. (SR) 46 Crystal Rd, S Shore, Blackpool. George died on 20/10/1920, aged 23(PIC). Son of Samuel & Catherine Taylor. Reg Fylde 8e 731.  Buried St Catherine's, Barton Upon Irwell 23/10/1920.(BR) Plot 219
Need DC to verify if cause of death was TB. Ordered.

[charlie]

According to ,,Cotton Town Comrades" George Taylor was a Signaller, 3Pl, A Coy. He was a Fitter in civilian life and his home address was 83 Manchester St, Oldham.

[Tim Bell]

DC now attached showing TB as cause of death.
IFCP dealing with Application for Commemoration.

[Tim Bell]

We need to see if there is a headstone on George Taylor's grave in St Catherine's Barton and review the condition of an inscription.

[Tim Bell]

George Taylor's commemoration was approved by CWGC today. He now has an entry in UKBOR, pending acceptance of his burial at St Catherine's, Barton. I No evidence of current memorial.

[Tim Bell]

George Taylor's burial has been accepted at St Catherine's, Barton. I suspect there must be a private memorial because CWGC are npt producting one. https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75467876/george-ernest-taylor/