About William G. Taylor
Lived 1829 – 1910 (aged 80). William G. Taylor was an American military personnel.
Captain William G. Taylor (9 August 1829 – 28 March 1910) was an American sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Taylor received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions on the during the First Battle of Fort Fisher.
Taylor was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and buried in Quincy, Illinois.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was William G. Taylor?
Medal of Honor recipient (1829–1910)
When was William G. Taylor born?
William G. Taylor was born on 9 August 1829 in Philadelphia.
When did William G. Taylor die?
William G. Taylor died on 28 March 1910.
What was William G. Taylor's occupation?
William G. Taylor was a military personnel.
What nationality was William G. Taylor?
William G. Taylor was American.
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