224708 L/Cpl. John William Taylor British Army 13th Btn. Cheshire Regiment from:44 Geneva Rd., Wallasey I have very little on my grandfather John W. Taylor.
I believe he was in the Ambulance Section of 13 Btn Cheshire Regt. I have 3 photos But no ideas on names etc.
He was given a card with a ribbon from the then commanding officer E.J.? (Can't make the name out ) in recognition of his gallant conduct and constant devotion to duty in face of the enemy. Bottom of card is dated 5th of July 1917. The reverse of the card is handwritten by the commanding officer and reads:
"On the morning of 22nd of June 1917 when the body of an officer was discovered lying out in "No mans land" Lce Cpl Taylor at once volunteered and successfully brought in the body in broad daylight under unfavourable conditions.. (Illegible) Afterwards took the body down ( again illegible but looks like 4B :Ha ) over ground which the enemy were shelling heavily.
Signed...E.J." ( again I can't read the name but there )
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