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Robert Edward Taylor

In memory of:

Second Lieutenant Robert Edward Taylor

September 17, 1917

Military Service


Age:

27

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Flying Corps

Division:

41st Squadron

Additional Information


Son of Mr. W. J. and Mrs. A. E. Taylor, of South Woodslee, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 581 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

G. 3.

Location:

Douai is a large town about 24 kilometres north-east of Arras and the DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY lies on the outskirts near the main road to Lens. From Lens and the A.1 autoroute, follow the N.421 toward Douai. As you approach the town, turn left at first set of traffic lights next to Campanile hotel and follow the D.125 for 45 metres. The DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is situated on left hand side of this road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of Robert E. Taylor
  • Casualty Card– Copy of the Casualty Card of Robert Edward  Taylor obtained from the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon.
  • Honour Roll– "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", 1921.
  • Photo of Robert Taylor– From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement Fourth Edition 1918
published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto.  
Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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