James Taylor had an unusual death for a Great War soldier. He died at home, on Cutten Street in South Dunedin, with his wife Annie beside him. He was 42 years old.
"Private James Gilbert Taylor was buried with military honors this afternoon. He enlisted in the 16th Reinforcements, and in camp contracted an illness which ultimately brought about his death. The Rev. R. Fairmaid conducted the service at the residence in Cutten street. Major Fleming and Captain Myers represented the military. The deceased leaves a wife and two children. .He was at one time in business as a butcher in Dunedin, and was afterwards employed at the freezing works at Burnside." -Evening Star, 30/4/1918.
Annie was laid to rest beside James in 1930.
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