8688: William Pike Taylor

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posted on 2024-01-12, 12:10 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

William Pike Taylor was born 22 April 1894. He went to The Queen's College, Oxford on a Maths scholarship. He enlisted in October 1915 and joined the 6th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment as a second lieutenant. He served in France and was killed in action during the Battle of Arras, 3 May 1917.

History

Name of contributor(s)

Chris Greenly on behalf of his wife (W. Pike's great niece)

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

William Pike Taylor

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1915-1917

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

Oxford, Arras

Object(s)

Photograph of 2/5 Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment 1916 photograph of W. Pike Portrait photograph from Oxford Cap badge - York and Lancaster Commemorative brochure King Edward VII school magazine