WW1. War medal. Taylor. Lancashire Fusiliers. KIA 1.7.1916, the first day of the Somme campaign. (Beaumont Hame)l. James II Regal coinage

James II Regal coinage

Providence standing L

Aug 1914 Formed at Ashton-under-Lyne as part of the First New Army (K1)

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WW1. War medal. Taylor. Lancashire Fusiliers. KIA 1.7.1916, the first day of the Somme campaign. (Beaumont Hame)l. James II Regal coinageBritish War Medal correctly impressed to 2968 Cpl R Taylor. 10 Hrs. Robert Taylor was born in Alnwick, and enlisted at Gateshead. His Medal Index Card shows service with the 10th Hussars, (2968) 3rd Hants Regt. (16786) and the Lancashire Fusiliers (25000) with whom he was serving when he lost his life on 1. 7. 1916. He is entitled to a 1914 star (Served from 6. 10. 14) and a victory medal. CWGC shows that he is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial.