Richard H. Taylor
Richard Hamilton Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 8, 1870 Staunton, Virginia, US |
| Died | March 24, 1956 (aged 85) Cambridge, Massachusetts, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Unit | USS Nipsic (1863) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
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]
Medal of Honor citation
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
References
- ^ a b "Interim Awards, 1901-1911; Taylor, Richard H. entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. 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.
External links
- "Richard H. Taylor". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 2, 2010.