Richard Hamilton Taylor MOH

b. 08/09/1870 Staunton, Virginia. d. 24/03/1956 Cambridge, Massachusetts.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 19/03/1889 Apia, Samoa.

Richard H Taylor MOH

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.