Alfred Taylor

1894 – 1918

Private. Service N° 49510 and 42855

Died of wounds on 15 Apr 1918, in Hédeauville, Somme.

Lincolnshire Regiment

The Lincolnshire Regiment played a significant role on the Western Front and beyond. Comprising both regular and newly formed battalions, the regiment was heavily involved in major campaigns such as the Battles of the Somme, Ypres, and Passchendaele. Soldiers from the Lincolnshires endured the brutal conditions of trench warfare, suffering considerable casualties while demonstrating resilience and bravery. The regiment also served in secondary theatres, including Gallipoli and the Middle East, reflecting the global scope of the conflict. Their contributions were emblematic of the sacrifices made by British infantry units throughout the war.

North Staffordshire Regiment

The North Staffordshire Regiment played a significant role in the First World War, notably participating in the Battle of the Somme in 1916 and the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917. They were known for their resilience in trench warfare on the Western Front.

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Varennes Military Cemetery

80560 Varennes

British War Medal

The British War Medal was awarded to officers and men of British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or served overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918, with eligibility later extended to services in Russia, Siberia, and other areas in 1919 and 1920..

Approximately 6.5 million were struck in silver, and 110,000 in bronze for certain labour corps (e.g., Chinese, Maltese, and Indian). The medal weighs about one ounce, and its silver composition sometimes led to it being pawned or melted down for scrap value during tough economic times post-war. It was nicknamed “Squeak” when paired with the Victory Medal (“Wilfred”) in the popular trio.

Victory Medal

The Victory Medal, also known as the Inter-Allied Victory Medal, was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star, and to most who received the British War Medal, for service in a theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918..

It was extended to include mine clearance in the North Sea until 30 November 1919 and the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War until 1 July 1920. Approximately 5.7 million were issued across the British Empire. Each Allied nation designed its own version, but all shared a common ribbon and the winged Victory figure on the obverse. It was nicknamed “Wilfred” in the “Pip, Squeak, and Wilfred” trio.