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
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, and later joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the 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.
He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in
Brighton, Massachusetts
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.
His grave can be found in the Pine Grove section, grave 821.
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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.
See also
* List of Medal of Honor recipients during peacetime
References
External links
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1870 births
1956 deaths
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
United States Navy sailors
People from Staunton, Virginia
Burials in Massachusetts
Non-combat recipients of the Medal of Honor