Service Details
Name:
 TAYLOR
Given Name:
 IVOR NORMAN LAWRENCE
Initials:
 I N L
Service No:
 205516V
Rank:
 Captain
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Regiment:
 South African Air Force
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Unit:
 40 Sqdn.
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Date of Death:
 1944-06-13
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Age:
 24
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, Supermarine Spitfire Mk VC #EF738, shot down by flak near Orvieto
Decorations:
 D F C
Citations:
 LG Sup 2 November 1943 pg. 4814 - "In September 1943, this officer located a large enemy camp, with its lines of armoured cars, some 25 miles from one of our forward airfields. In the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, Captain Taylor flew over the encampment at a height of only 50 feet to complete the reconnaissance. He returned to base and afterwards led a bomber force to the target which was attacked with great success. Captain Taylor displayed outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty and his example was worthy of the highest praise."
Additional
Information:
Son of Leslie and Constance Taylor, of Selukwe, Southern Rhodesia.
Commemoration
Country:
 Italy
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Cemetery:
 BOLSENA WAR CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 II, C, 2.

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