After school, John studied Medicine at the University of Sydney and worked at Sydney Hospital. He married Barbara and had two children. John enlisted in the Australian Army as a medical officer in 1940 and rose to the rank of Captain. In 1943, he was one of ten Medical Officers sent to support 3,600 Australian POWs who formed part of F Force on the Burma Railway. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in the South West Pacific.
After the war, John returned to Sydney Hospital and gained his Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) at London University. He joined an obstetrics practice in Perth and was elected to gynaecological posts at Fremantle Hospital and King Edward Maternity Hospital.
His brother Robert (OKG36) also attended the school, as did his nephew Andrew Bluett (OKG69) (dec'd).
War Service
1940-1945 - Australian Army NX70453, Captain, 2/30 Battalion
1943 Military Cross - For gallant and distinguished services in South West Pacific
“Captain J L Taylor, NX 70453, Army, Medical Officer, to the 2/30 Battalion was honoured for the courageous manner in which he moved around the battlefield under all conditions of fire, day and night, and the coolness with which he performed his duties, excited the admiration of all ranks. By his courage and devotion to duty, he inspired all ranks with confidence, and his complete disregard for his personal safety.” Research by Lt. Col. Peter Winstanley OAM RFD (Retired)
1930 1st XI
World War Two Service
