Corporal Murray Gleeson TaylorPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates Corporal Murray Gleeson Taylor who died in service in January 1917 during World War One.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Taylor, of the National Bank, Strathalbyn, have received news that their youngest son. Corporal Murray Gleeson Taylor, died at Cairo from pneumonia. He was born at Strathalbyn. In April, 1915, he joined the 9th Light Horse as a private. He sailed for Egypt in August of that year, served on Gallipoli, and was there at the evacuation, when he returned to Egypt, and served continuously until the time of his illness. He took part in the Romani battle, and was afterwards promoted to the rank of corporal. His brother, Jack, is also in the Light Horse.
“Chronicle”, Sat 17 Feb 1917, page 45.
STRATHALBYN.-February 7.
At Christ Church on Sunday evening one of the largest congregations seen in the building for many years assembled to witness the unveiling of a roll of honor bearing the names of members who have enlisted. The dedication of a memorial tablet to one of the number (Corporal Murray Gleeson Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs.C. L. Taylor of the National Bank) was performed. The preacher for the evening was the Rev. B. E. Collison, of Crafers.
Daily Herald (Adelaide), 12 February 1918.
Location
| Address: | East Terrace & Gollan Avenue, Christ Church , Strathalbyn, 5255 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.254862 Long: 138.896605 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 27-January-1917 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 27-January-1917 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 3rd February, 1918 |
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For God King & Country.
In loving memory of Cpl Murray Gleeson Taylor
9th Light Horse
No. 1130 A.I.F.
Died Egypt .
27th Jan 1917
Aged 23 years.
