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.
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| Born | September 8, 1870 Staunton, Virginia |
| Died | March 24, 1956 (aged 85) |
| Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery Brighton, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Unit | USS Nipsic (1863) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Taylor was born in Staunton, Virginia, and later joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Nipsic (1863) 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.[1][2]
He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Brighton, Massachusetts.[3] His grave can be found in the Pine Grove section, grave 821.[3]
Medal of Honor citation edit
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.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Interim Awards, 1901-1911; Taylor, Richard H. entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved October 2, 2010.
- ^ "Nipsic". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. April 29, 2005. Retrieved October 1, 2010.
- ^ a b Don Morfe (December 2, 2003). "Richard H. Taylor". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved October 2, 2010.
External links edit
- "Richard H. Taylor". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 2, 2010.