34947 Private William Peter Taylor, (19/10/1895-14/4/1918). "faithful unto death"

William Taylor joined the Army in August, 1916.  He arrived in Britain early the next year.  He was with the Otago Regiment during the hectic days of the last-chance German Spring offensive in early 1918.  At the time of his death, the Allied armies had successfully stopped the German advance.

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DEATHS. 

TAYLOR. - On April 14, killed while in action "Somewhere in France," Private William P. Taylor (23th Reinforcements), eldest son of S. and H. Taylor, Kia. Ora: aged 22 years. 

Faithful unto death.   -Otago Daily Times, 13/5/1918.

POULTRY NOTES

(by "Chanticleer")

Our Losses. 

During the past few weeks the poultrymen have suffered considerable loss through the War. Private McHarg, of Woolston, Private Taylor, Oamaru, and Corporal J. Jessen, Wellington, have given their lives for the Empire. Corporal Jessop was one of the first to enlist when the war broke out, and was No. l in the artillery. He saw service in Samoa, and for several months, has been fighting in France. Private Taylor is one of five sons who have given their services for New Zealand at the front. He left about a year ago, and was the youngest son of the family. Private McHarg, who was a promising young man, was the eldest son of Mr. J. T. McHarg, Woolston. He had a very successful scholastic career, and was making, rapid progress in his profession when he enlisted for the front.   -Dominion, 5/10/1918.

IN MEMORIAM.

TAYLOR. — In loving memory of Private William Peter Taylor, Kia Ora, 20th Reinforcements, killed in action "Somewhere in France." on 14th April, 1918. 

Sleep on, dear Willie, in your foreign grave, Your life for your country you nobly gave; 

Gone and forgotten by some you may be. But dear to our memory for ever you'll be.  

- Inserted by his loved ones.  -Oamaru Mail, 14/4/1919.

Oamaru Cemetery.