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Roy William Richard Taylor
« on: Monday 15 August 22 06:18 BST (UK) »
Good day

I am trying to find out more details regarding my Grandfather, Roy William Richard Taylor.  He was 38 years old when he married my Grandmother, Florence Mary Hill (Benn) nιe Ashley, who was then aged 39.  This occurred on 19 November 1949 at Gravesend.  His father was Robert William Taylor.

I would like to know more about his military record, number, medals, etc.

Any help would be appreciated.

Kind regards

Braam Bosman

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Re: Roy William Richard Taylor
« Reply #1 on: Monday 15 August 22 08:20 BST (UK) »
Service records for personnel serving after 1920 are still with the MOD.

To apply see: https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records
There is a fee of £30, you'll need a copy of his death certificate, and there is a long wait.
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Re: Roy William Richard Taylor
« Reply #2 on: Monday 15 August 22 08:27 BST (UK) »
Thank you for the speedy reply.  I guess it is a bit difficult to do all of that from here in South Africa.  I don't have a death certificate or other items, unfortunately.  Thanks again.

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Re: Roy William Richard Taylor
« Reply #3 on: Monday 15 August 22 08:39 BST (UK) »
Is this your family

1911 census Briar Cottage Gravesend Kent - All born Gravesend

Robert William Taylor 31  Plumber and gas fitter
Daisy 29
Audrey Margaret 3
Roy William Richard 1 month

(married 4 years 2 children 2 living)

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Re: Roy William Richard Taylor
« Reply #4 on: Monday 15 August 22 08:42 BST (UK) »
He died 1977 on 29 May of 23 Fairway, Gravesend Kent

Ref: probate index.

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Re: Roy William Richard Taylor
« Reply #5 on: Monday 15 August 22 08:48 BST (UK) »
He married Joan Beatrice Courves -September Quarter 1939 registered Gravesend vol. 2a page 4323

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Re: Roy William Richard Taylor
« Reply #6 on: Monday 15 August 22 08:57 BST (UK) »
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His sister Audrey Margaret Taylor was registered Gravesend 1908

Roy W R Taylor was registered March Quarter 1911 vol 2a page 666*

Joan S Taylor was registered 1913 mothers maiden name Rhodes.

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Father Robert William Taylor  married Daisy Rhodes, registered December Quarter 1906
vol 2a page  1185

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Re: Roy William Richard Taylor
« Reply #7 on: Monday 15 August 22 11:38 BST (UK) »
There is a tree on Ancestry but very little info apart from what you already know.  Here’s the link if you have Ancestry access

https://www.ancestry.co.uk/family-tree/person/tree/110815583/person/390083695683/facts?_phsrc=IoT1&_phstart=successSource

The tree owner may know which force he served with during WW2 - unless you already have that info
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Re: Roy William Richard Taylor
« Reply #8 on: Monday 15 August 22 11:59 BST (UK) »
Quote from: amondg on Monday 15 August 22 08:48 BST (UK)
He married Joan Beatrice Courves -September Quarter 1939 registered Gravesend vol. 2a page 4323

Interesting.  So either she (Joan Beatrice Courves) passed on or they divorced.  Thank you for the information.
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