Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Richard Hamilton Taylor
Details
- Rank: Quartermaster (Highest Rank: Schoolmaster)
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Nipsic - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 19, 1889
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Apia, Samoa
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Nipsic, Taylor displayed gallantry during the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 16 March 1889.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: The White House, presented by Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
- Born: September 8, 1870, Staunton, Staunton County, VA, United States
- Died: March 24, 1956, Cambridge (Holy Ghost Hospital), MA, United States
- Buried: Evergreen Cemetery (Pine Grove 821), Boston, MA, United States