Letter from father Henry Taylor dated 10/02/18 to Minister for Defence.
"Two sons have paid the supreme sacrifice. Now our youngest son is in the firing lines in France. Since the death of my two sons, my wifes health, also my own has completely broken down with the weight of grief and the horrible uncertainity pertaining to the safety of my only other son…. I implore you Sir, and let the bleeding heart of a Mother plead with you, to do your very best to get him at least removed from the firing line if you cannot set him free.)
19/03/18 Minute Paper from Adjutant General Department of Defence. Re: Pte John Taylor
Secretary,
In view of:
• The aged of the parents and the delicate health of the mother.
• The fact that three sons went on Active Service and two have been killed in action.
• The son in question is the only boy left.
It is recommended that the return of this solider be approved and that the following cable be sent to "Adminaust";-
"Please return No 6683, Private J. Taylor, 25th Bn, for discharge family reasons")
"Two sons have paid the supreme sacrifice. Now our youngest son is in the firing lines in France. Since the death of my two sons, my wifes health, also my own has completely broken down with the weight of grief and the horrible uncertainity pertaining to the safety of my only other son…. I implore you Sir, and let the bleeding heart of a Mother plead with you, to do your very best to get him at least removed from the firing line if you cannot set him free.)
19/03/18 Minute Paper from Adjutant General Department of Defence. Re: Pte John Taylor
Secretary,
In view of:
• The aged of the parents and the delicate health of the mother.
• The fact that three sons went on Active Service and two have been killed in action.
• The son in question is the only boy left.
It is recommended that the return of this solider be approved and that the following cable be sent to "Adminaust";-
"Please return No 6683, Private J. Taylor, 25th Bn, for discharge family reasons")
Letter from father Henry Taylor dated 10/02/18 to Minister for Defence.
"Two sons have paid the supreme sacrifice. Now our youngest son is in the firing lines in France. Since the death of my two sons, my wifes health, also my own has completely broken down with the weight of grief and the horrible uncertainity pertaining to the safety of my only other son…. I implore you Sir, and let the bleeding heart of a Mother plead with you, to do your very best to get him at least removed from the firing line if you cannot set him free.)
19/03/18 Minute Paper from Adjutant General Department of Defence. Re: Pte John Taylor
Secretary,
In view of:
• The aged of the parents and the delicate health of the mother.
• The fact that three sons went on Active Service and two have been killed in action.
• The son in question is the only boy left.
It is recommended that the return of this solider be approved and that the following cable be sent to "Adminaust";-
"Please return No 6683, Private J. Taylor, 25th Bn, for discharge family reasons")
"Two sons have paid the supreme sacrifice. Now our youngest son is in the firing lines in France. Since the death of my two sons, my wifes health, also my own has completely broken down with the weight of grief and the horrible uncertainity pertaining to the safety of my only other son…. I implore you Sir, and let the bleeding heart of a Mother plead with you, to do your very best to get him at least removed from the firing line if you cannot set him free.)
19/03/18 Minute Paper from Adjutant General Department of Defence. Re: Pte John Taylor
Secretary,
In view of:
• The aged of the parents and the delicate health of the mother.
• The fact that three sons went on Active Service and two have been killed in action.
• The son in question is the only boy left.
It is recommended that the return of this solider be approved and that the following cable be sent to "Adminaust";-
"Please return No 6683, Private J. Taylor, 25th Bn, for discharge family reasons")
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