Henry H. Taylor

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Henry H. Taylor
Born(1841-07-04)July 4, 1841
Galena, Illinois
DiedMay 3, 1909(1909-05-03) (aged 67)
Buried
Clay Center, Kansas
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankSergeant
UnitIllinois Company C, 45th Illinois Infantry
Awards Medal of Honor

Sergeant Henry H. Taylor (July 4, 1841 – May 3, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clark received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on June 25, 1863. He was honored with the award on 1 September 1893.[1][2][3]

Biography[edit]

Taylor was born in Galena, Illinois, on July 4, 1841. He enlisted into the 45th Illinois Infantry C Company, entering service in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. He died on May 3, 1909, and he is buried in Clay Center, Kansas.

Medal of Honor citation[edit]

Citation: Was the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy's works.[1][2]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Civil War (S-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Henry H. Taylor". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  3. ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 14 December 2013.