Eric Taylor
Father
Eric Taylor was the second youngest of four siblings, Lenard, Kathlene, Eric and Joyce
Middle of photo aged 18 Months approx
Middle of photo aged 18 Months approx
Sent to wales as an evacuee, and loved it there.
Sent to wales as an evacuee, and loved it there.
survived V1 doodlebug attack at lift company where he worked
survived V1 doodlebug attack at lift company where he worked
Joined Royal navy at 17 in 1946, reaching rank of petty Officer, served 9 years
Joined Royal navy at 17 in 1946, reaching rank of petty Officer, served 9 years
The various Ships he served on
The various Ships he served on
various discharge papers etc and journey home
various discharge papers etc and journey home
marriage
marriage
children
children
etc
etc
Mum, Dad and Martin, late 1961
Mum, Dad and Martin, late 1961
Joined Metropolitan Police, served over 20 Years for The port Of London Authority
Joined Metropolitan Police, served over 20 Years for The port Of London Authority
and took early retirement due to the docks closing down
and took early retirement due to the docks closing down
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This photo of Eric was found in the Royal Albert Docks and was sent on to him.
Looks very staged, unknown situation.
While off duty in 1977, he went to the aid of a uniformed policeman being attacked in Croydon, injuring his knee in the process that required surgery. Went to the Police convalescent home in Hove for a couple of weeks and really enjoyed himself.
While off duty in 1977, he went to the aid of a uniformed policeman being attacked in Croydon, injuring his knee in the process that required surgery. Went to the Police convalescent home in Hove for a couple of weeks and really enjoyed himself.
Lots of charitable work, Royal British legion, Council twinning committees, Air Scouts and Sea cadets
Lots of charitable work, Royal British legion, Council twinning committees, Air Scouts and Sea cadets
Became Lord of the Manor of Balneath in 1995
Became Lord of the Manor of Balneath in 1995
Lots of Local and national interest in the title
Lots of Local and national interest in the title
Made freeman of the city of London
Made freeman of the city of London
Was Granted his own Coat of Arms
Was Granted his own Coat of Arms
Other charitable work including st george etc
Other charitable work including st george etc
Final farewell
Final farewell