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Edmund Battelle Taylor was born in [[Chicago, Illinois]], on 4 April 1904, the son of Edmund Blanton Taylor and his wife Rebecca Attwood {{nee}} Battelle.<ref name="bio">{{cite web |url=https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/research-guides/modern-biographical-files-ndl/modern-bios-t/taylor-edmund-battelle.html |title=Taylor, Edmund Battelle |publisher=Naval History and Heritage Command |access-date=29 September 2018}}</ref> |
Edmund Battelle Taylor was born in [[Chicago, Illinois]], on 4 April 1904, the son of Edmund Blanton Taylor and his wife Rebecca Attwood {{nee}} Battelle.<ref name="bio">{{cite web |url=https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/research-guides/modern-biographical-files-ndl/modern-bios-t/taylor-edmund-battelle.html |title=Taylor, Edmund Battelle |publisher=Naval History and Heritage Command |access-date=29 September 2018}}</ref> He had three brothers, two of whom joined the Navy; the other joined the [[United States Air Force]], and a sister. When Taylor was a boy, the family moved to [[Lima, Ohio]],<ref name="obit" /> where he attended Central High School. On 1921, he was appointed to the [[United States Naval Academy]] in [[Annapolis, Maryland]], where he became an accomplished athlete. He was a member of the [[varsity]] [[American football|football]] team, serving as its Captain in 1924, and the varsity [[lacrosse]] team, in which he was [[All-American]] in 1924-25. He was also a member of the [[basketball and [[boxing]] teams.<ref name="bio" /> |
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Taylor graduated on on 4 June 1925, and was commissioned as an [[ensign (rank)#United States|ensign]]. He joined the crew of the [[battleship]] {{USS|New York|BB-34|6}}, but returned to Annapolis in August 1926 as an assistant coach of the football team. On 1 September 1926, he married a local girl, Elizabeth Fay Valiant. They had two children, a daughter and a son. In 1929, he returned to sea duty on the battleship {{USS|Wyoming|BB-32|6}}, where he was promoted to [[lieutenant, Junior Grade|lieutenant (junior grade)]] on 4 June 1928. He joined the crew of the [[destroyer]] {{USS|Hatfield|DD-231|6}} in April 1929, and then the destroyer {{USS|Leary|DD-158|6}} in January 1931. In June 1932 he returned to Annapolis as an instructor in gunnery and an assistant coach of football and lacrosse. He was promoted to [[lieutenant (navy)|lieutenant]] on 1 August 1934. In June 1935, he became executive officer of the destroyer {{USS|Philip|DD-76|6}} and then, in December 1936, of the destroyer {{USS|Perry|DD-340|6}}. From June 1937 to May 1939, he was a flag lieutenant on the staff of the commander of Destroyers, [[Battle Force]].<ref name="bio" /> |
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| ⚫ | Taylor died in a [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]], hospital on 30 April 1973 as a result of a [[heart attack]]. A memorial service was held at the Chapel-in-the-Woods at the [[Naval Air Station, Norfolk]], and he was buried in the [[Woodlawn Cemetery]]. He was survived by his wife |
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| ⚫ | Taylor died in a [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]], hospital on 30 April 1973 as a result of a [[heart attack]]. A memorial service was held at the Chapel-in-the-Woods at the [[Naval Air Station, Norfolk]], and he was buried in the [[Woodlawn Cemetery]]. He was survived by his wife, daughter Faye, and three brothers. His son, Navy Captain Edmund B. Taylor Jr., was killed in a helicopter accident in Vietnam on 8 May 1972.<ref name="obit">{{cite news |newspaper=The Lima News |date=2 May 1973 |title=Adm Edmund Battelle Taylor (1904-1973) |url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68559378/edmund-battelle-taylor |access-date=29 September 2018}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:36, 29 September 2018
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| Born | 4 April 1904 Chicago Illinois |
| Died | 30 March 1973 (aged 68) Virginia Beach, Virginia |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1925–1966 |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
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| Battles / wars | World War II: |
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Vice Admiral Edmund B. Taylor (4 April 1904 – 30 April 1973) was an admiral in the United States Navy.
Biography
Edmund Battelle Taylor was born in Chicago, Illinois, on 4 April 1904, the son of Edmund Blanton Taylor and his wife Rebecca Attwood née Battelle.[1] He had three brothers, two of whom joined the Navy; the other joined the United States Air Force, and a sister. When Taylor was a boy, the family moved to Lima, Ohio,[2] where he attended Central High School. On 1921, he was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where he became an accomplished athlete. He was a member of the varsity football team, serving as its Captain in 1924, and the varsity lacrosse team, in which he was All-American in 1924-25. He was also a member of the [[basketball and boxing teams.[1] Taylor graduated on on 4 June 1925, and was commissioned as an ensign. He joined the crew of the battleship USS New York, but returned to Annapolis in August 1926 as an assistant coach of the football team. On 1 September 1926, he married a local girl, Elizabeth Fay Valiant. They had two children, a daughter and a son. In 1929, he returned to sea duty on the battleship USS Wyoming, where he was promoted to lieutenant (junior grade) on 4 June 1928. He joined the crew of the destroyer USS Hatfield in April 1929, and then the destroyer USS Leary in January 1931. In June 1932 he returned to Annapolis as an instructor in gunnery and an assistant coach of football and lacrosse. He was promoted to lieutenant on 1 August 1934. In June 1935, he became executive officer of the destroyer USS Philip and then, in December 1936, of the destroyer USS Perry. From June 1937 to May 1939, he was a flag lieutenant on the staff of the commander of Destroyers, Battle Force.[1]
World War II
Post-war
Later life
Taylor died in a Virginia Beach, Virginia, hospital on 30 April 1973 as a result of a heart attack. A memorial service was held at the Chapel-in-the-Woods at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, and he was buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, daughter Faye, and three brothers. His son, Navy Captain Edmund B. Taylor Jr., was killed in a helicopter accident in Vietnam on 8 May 1972.[2]
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| 1st Row | Navy Cross | ||||||||
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| 2nd Row | Navy Distinguished Service Medal | Silver Star Medal | Legion of Merit with Gold Star and combat V | ||||||
| 3rd Row | Bronze Star Medal with combat V | Purple Heart | Letter of Commendation | ||||||
| 4th Row | American Defense Service Medal | American Campaign Medal | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with six service stars | ||||||
| 5th Row | Philippine Liberation Medal | World War II Victory Medal | National Defense Service Medal | ||||||
Source: [1]
Dates of rank
| Ensign | Lieutenant (junior grade) | Lieutenant | Lieutenant Commander | Commander | Captain | Rear Admiral | Vice Admiral |
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| 4 June 1925 | 4 June 1928 | 1 August 1934 | 1 July 1939 | 1 August 1942 | 20 May 1943 | 1 September 1952 | 30 December 1959 |
Source: [1]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e "Taylor, Edmund Battelle". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Adm Edmund Battelle Taylor (1904-1973)". The Lima News. 2 May 1973. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
Category:1904 births Category:1973 deaths Category:American military personnel of World War II Category:People from Chicago Category:Recipients of the Legion of Merit Category:Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Category:Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States) Category:United States Navy vice admirals Category:United States Naval Academy alumni