Background
Traynor was born at 29 Moxon Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Traynor was born at 29 Moxon Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire.
During the night attack on Bothwell Camp on the 6th, February, 1901, Sergeant Traynor jumped out of a trench and ran out under an extremely heavy fire to the assistance of a wounded manitoba While running out he was severely wounded, and being unable to carry the man by himself he called for assistance. Lance-Corporal Lintott at once came to him and between them they carried the wounded soldier into shelter.
After this, although severely wounded, Sergeant Traynor remained in command of his section, and was most cheerful, encouraging his men till the attack failed.
Traynor"s Cross is held privately.