Edmund B. Taylor
Edmund B. Taylor | |
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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]
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 Doda, faughter 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]
Awards and decorations
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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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| O-1 | O-2 | O-3 | O-4 | O-5 | O-6 | O-8 | O-9 |
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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 "Taylor, Edmund Battelle". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "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