British War Medal and Victory Medal Pair
Private Harry Taylor, 8th Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
Harry Taylor, born George Harry Taylor, was born in Tettenhall, Staffordshire, between April and June 1895. He would initially serve in the 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. He would later transfer to the 8th (Service) Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.
He was killed in action on the 23rd of March, 1918, at age 22, on the 3rd day of Operation Michael (the Battle of Saint-Quentin), which marked the start of the German Spring Offensive. He was serving under B Company, 8th Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. He is buried at the Arras Memorial at Faubourg-D’Amiens Cemetery, Arras.
Correctly impressed: 20280 PTE. H. TAYLOR. R. LANC. R.
Condition: Very good
