Henry H. Taylor
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Henry H. Taylor | |
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| File:Taylor, Henry Harrison c1899 MoH Public Domain.jpg | |
| Born | July 4, 1841 Galena, Illinois |
| Died | May 3, 1909 (aged 67) |
| Buried | Clay Center, Kansas |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of the United States (1861-1863).svg United States of America |
| Service | File:Flag of the United States Army.svg United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Illinois Company C, 45th Illinois Infantry |
| Awards | File:Medal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor |
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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
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
Citation: Was the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy's works.[1][2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civil War (S-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 10 September 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Henry H. Taylor". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 14 December 2013.