William George Taylor

Rank:

Sergeant

Regimental number:

772738

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

Ireland

Birth county:

Sligo

Address at enlistment:

8 Sydenham Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

8 Sydenham Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Shoemaker

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

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Letters and documents

Miscellaneous

BX March 26, 1918

A Veteran

Sergeant William George Taylor, 125th Battalion, was one of the seven returned soldiers who arrived by the 4.40 radial on Monday evening.

BX January 24, 1920

William Taylor

A life of 52 years, of which 17 had been given to the service of his country, closed this morning in the death of William George Taylor, who was best known among his comrades as “Sergeant Shoemaker.” His death occurred at his home, 29 Durham Street. Sergeant Taylor was born in Ireland. He served in India as a member of the Royal Garrison Artillery, and fought there in several “Hill” uprisings, his service extending over a period of nine years. About 15 years ago he came to Canada. When the war broke out he enlisted in Brantford with the 125th Battalion and again fought in the Empire army. About two years ago he was invalided home, suffering from rheumatism, and for a length of time he was drawing disability pension. The late Sergeant Taylor is survived by a sorrowing wife. The funeral will be held at 2.30 on Monday.

BX January 27, 1920

William George Taylor

The funeral of the late Sergeant William George Taylor took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence, 29 Durham Street. A large number of soldier friends gathered to pay their last respects, as well as a large number of Acquaintances. Military representatives present were Lieutenant Colonel Cutcliffe, Captain W.G. Oxtaby and Lieutenant K.V. Bunnell. The pallbearers were Messrs. William Stephens, Sergeant Wallace, George Carter, J. McCann, Fred Kerr and W. Davis. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Woodside.