b. 08/09/1870 Staunton, Virginia. d. 24/03/1956 Cambridge, Massachusetts.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 19/03/1889 Apia, Samoa.
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.
MOH CITATION:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Nipsic, Taylor displayed gallantry during the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 16 March 1889.
BURIAL LOCATION: EVERGREEN CEMETERY, BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
PINE GROVE SECTION, GRAVE 821.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.