- Arthur
- TAYLOR
- J7878
Able Seaman
- WW1
- Navy
- Royal Navy
- HMS Queen Mary
- None
- 25th April 1915
- 21
- Unknown
- Commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, England, Panel 8.
- Native of Cardiff
- Unknown
Son of Arthur and Emily Louisa Taylor, 32 Manor Rd., Stourport, Worcestershire
TAYLOR Arthur Is Named On These Memorials
Further Information About TAYLOR Arthur
Appears in the Worcester/Worcestershire Roll of Honour Book for navy casualties located in Worcester Cathedral.
Arthur J. Taylor, HMS Queen, serving – Kidderminster Shuttle 30th January 1915.
Arthur Taylor was born in Cardiff on 9th June 1893. He joined the Royal Navy on 11th April 1910, previously employed as a tin plate catcher. He served on Ganges, Bulwark and Illustrious before he was transferred to HMS Queen on 5th June 1914. He was killed in action whilst in a picket boat engaged in landing troops at Gaba Tepe (Gallipoli). In letters he wrote that he took part in the bombardment of the Dardanelles on 9th April. His younger brother is also serving in the Navy.
Source for additional information: Kidderminster Shuttle 1st May 1915, Kidderminster Shuttle 8th May 1915.
Arthur Taylor has no known grave, the photograph available shows his name on Portsmouth Naval Memorial.