Richard H. Taylor
Quartermaster in the United States Navy
About Richard H. Taylor
Lived 1870 – 1956 (aged 85). Richard H. Taylor was an American.
Richard Hamilton Taylor (September 8, 1870 – March 24, 1956) was a quartermaster serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Taylor was born in Staunton, Virginia, and later joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the as a quartermaster when, on March 16, 1889, a hurricane overwhelmed the ship while it was moored in Apia, Samoa. For his actions received the Medal of Honor March 20, 1905.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1871, Virginia. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 157, 20 April 1904.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Nipsic, Taylor displayed gallantry during the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 16 March 1889.
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Who was Richard H. Taylor?
quartermaster in the United States Navy
When was Richard H. Taylor born?
Richard H. Taylor was born on 8 September 1870 in Staunton.
When did Richard H. Taylor die?
Richard H. Taylor died on 24 March 1956.
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Richard H. Taylor was American.
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