Lawrence Coburn Taylor
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| Lawrence Coburn Taylor | |
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| May 12, 1920 – August 24, 1942 (aged 22) | |
| Place of birth | Santa Ana, California |
| Place of death | Solomon Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
| Years of service | 1941–1942 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | Marine Fighter Squadron 24 |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Solomon Islands campaign |
| Awards | Silver Star (posthumous) |
Lawrence Coburn Taylor was a United States Marine Corps aviator who was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for actions during World War II.
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[edit] Marine Corps career
Taylor born 12 May 1920 at Santa Ana, California and enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve 14 January 1941. He was commissioned 2d lieutenant 24 March 1941 and after flight training served in the Pacific Ocean Theatre.
[edit] Awarded the Silver Star
Lieutenant Taylor was killed in combat during the Solomon Islands campaign in the summer of 1942. He was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry while serving with a Marine Fighter Squadron 24 August 1942.
“Prevented by a faulty engine from taking off with his flight to attack a hostile force of greatly superior strength, 2d Lieutenant Taylor skillfully effected hasty repairs and took off alone...his superb airmanship and dauntless courage under adverse conditions enabled him to destroy one heavy bomber...Taylor’s exemplary conduct and unswerving devotion to duty were an inspiration to the members of his squadron and in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.”
[edit] Namesake
USS Lawrence C. Taylor (DE-415) was laid down 20 December 1943 by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; launched 29 January 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Lawrence H. Taylor, mother of Lt. Taylor; and commissioned 13 May 1944, Lt. Comdr. R. Cullinan, Jr., in command.
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[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
