The Soldier's Details
- Surname:
- Taylor
- First Name:
- Frederic Laurence
- Nick Name:
- Laurie
- Rank:
- Private
- Regimental #:
- WX8450
- Company:
- ‘D’ Company, 13 Platoon
- Enlisted:
- 18.10.1940
- DOB:
- 1.04.1919
- Place of Birth:
- Fremantle, Western Australia
- Father's Name:
- Samuel George Taylor
- Mothers's Name:
- Olive Emily Taylor
- Religion:
- Church of Christ
- Pre-war Occupation:
- Civil Servant
- Memorial:
- Kranji War Cemetery, Joint Grave, Plot 17, Row D, Grave 1-2, Age 22.
- Cause of Death:
- Killed in Action
- Place of Death:
- Tanjong Murai
- Date of Death:
- 9.02.1942
General Description
Taylor was badly shell shocked following a heavy artillery barrage. Not seen again after his party moved out from the west coast of Singapore.
Height 6′
Above: It would appear Laurie Taylor’s death could not be officially confirmed to his family until Apr 1946.
