Background
Taylor was born in Staunton, Virginia and later joined the navy.
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Career
He was stationed aboard the United States Ship Nipsic (1863) as a quartermaster when, on March 16, 1889 a hurricane overwhelmed the ship while it was moored in Apia, Samoa. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Brighton, Massachusetts. His grave can be found in the Pine Grove section, grave 821.
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March 24, 1956 (aged 85) -
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United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
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.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.