Identity
Person No.
39713
Service No.
102613
Last Name
First Name
David Carl
Initials
D C
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
31
Military Service
Rank
Pilot Officer
Unit
Secondary Unit
"C" Coy.
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died of injuries, received in aircraft accident, Blenheim Z7275 crashed during training on 22/11/41, died next day of his injuries
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Lewis Taylor, of Johannesburg, South Africa. A talented violinist, he won an overseas scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music. In 1939, he is listed as a Professor of Music living in Banstead. The Royal Academy of Music still present the David Carl Taylor award. A.R.A.M. Professor, Royal Academy of Music, London. Of South Africa. ***Jewish
Citation
Awarded 25 March 1977 - "Success in a fire force action in April 1976 was attributed to his initiative, personal courage and leadership qualities"
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project