About Reg Taylor
Lived 1889 – 1917 (aged 28). Reg Taylor was a New Zealand rugby union player and soldier.
Reginald Taylor (23 March 1889 – 20 June 1917) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing-forward, Taylor represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913. He played two matches for the All Blacks, both international matches against the touring Australian side.
Taylor served in World War I as a lance corporal in the Wellington Infantry Regiment. He was killed in action at Mesen on 20 June 1917, and buried nearby at Underhill Farm Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Reg Taylor?
New Zealand rugby union player (1889–1917)
When was Reg Taylor born?
Reg Taylor was born on 23 March 1889 in Hillsborough.
When did Reg Taylor die?
Reg Taylor died on 20 June 1917 in Mesen.
What was Reg Taylor's occupation?
Reg Taylor was a rugby union player and soldier.
What nationality was Reg Taylor?
Reg Taylor was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Reg Taylor (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reg Taylor. https://biography.guide/reg-taylor/
MLA: "Reg Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reg-taylor/.
Chicago: "Reg Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/reg-taylor/.
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