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Sergeant Walter Lind Taylor Memorial Furnishings, Kentucky

Sergeant Walter Lind Taylor Memorial Furnishings, Kentucky
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Sergeant Walter Taylor memorial chancel chair
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Sergeant Walter Taylor memorial chancel chair, close-up of plaque
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Sergeant Walter Taylor memorial prayer desk
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Sergeant Walter Taylor memorial font
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Sergeant Walter Taylor memorial lectern
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Sergeant Walter Taylor memorial lectern, close-up of plaque
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St Mark's Anglican Church, Kentucky, NSW
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Description / Background

Inside St Mark's Anglican Church in Kentucky, NSW, are four pieces of furniture dedicated to Sergeant Walter Norman Lind Taylor who was killed in action in the First World War. The pieces are a chancel chair, prayer desk, baptismal font, and lectern. Each item is made of oak and has a plaque attached; however, the plaques on the desk and font are illegible.

The memorials were presented to the church by members of Walter's family. The desk and font were from his father Mr. F.G. Taylor, the chair was from his mother Mrs F.G. Taylor, and the lectern was from his brothers and sisters. 

The church was constructed by Uralla contractor Mr. C.G. Cooper, to the plans of architect Mr. F.J. Bishop. It was officially dedicated on 29 April 1928. The Uralla Times, 3 May 1928, published a detailed report of the service, which mentions the memorials as part of the "furniture and fittings" provided by parishioners. 

Sergeant Taylor was the third son in his family. He enlisted as a single grazier from 'Terrible Vale Station', Kentucky, on 3 January 1916. As a member of the 33rd Battalion, his unit embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916. He was killed in action on 28 June 1917 in France, aged 24 years and 6 months.

Access to the memorials are restricted to the opening hours of the church. Commemorative services are held on site. 

Inscription

Chancel chair

TO THE GLORY OF GOD

And in Loving Memory of

WALTER LIND TAYLOR,

Killed in Action 28th June, 1917.

Aged 24 years.

Presented by his Father & Mother.

Lectern

TO THE GLORY OF GOD

And in Loving Memory of

WALTER LIND TAYLOR,

Killed in Action 28th June, 1917.

Aged 24 years.

Presented by his Brothers & Sisters.

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Sergeant Walter Taylor First World War, 1914–18 564 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view

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Address
St Mark's Anglican Church
Noalimba Avenue
Kentucky NSW 2354
Local Government Area
Uralla Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Baptismal font
Other
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1928
Dedication date
29 April 1928
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber