b. 02/12/1846 Hampden, Maine. d. 20/11/1903 Minneapolis, Minnesota.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 22/08/1868 – 01/1869 Vicinity of Black Mountains, Arizona Territory.
Wilbur Nelson Taylor was born in Hampden, Maine on December 2, 1846. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army in Boston, Massachusetts and was sent out west to the frontier. As a member of the 8th U.S. Cavalry, he participated in the campaign against the Apache in the Arizona Territory during 1868 and 1869. He distinguished himself in battle and, with eight other soldiers, received the Medal of Honor for “bravery in scouts and actions with indians” on September 6, 1869. The other members of his regiment to receive the award included Sgt. Francis C. Green, Cpl. Jacob Gunther, Cpl. David A. Matthews, Sgt. James McNally, Sgt. John Moriarity, Pvt. Samuel Richman and Pvt. Otto Smith. Taylor died in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 20, 1903, at age 56.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery in actions with Indians.
BURIAL LOCATION: LAKEWOOD CEMETERY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.
SECTION 25, LOT 6, GRAVE 2.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
