William Taylor (GC)
| William Horace Taylor GC, MBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 October 1908 |
| Died | 16 January 1999 (aged 90) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Unit | HMS President |
| Battles/wars |
World War II * The Blitz |
| Awards |
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Lieutenant Commander William Horace Taylor GC MBE (1908-1999) was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed in bomb disposal work in September and October 1940 while serving with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.[1]
September & October 1940
Taylor was a Probationary Temporary Sub-Lieutenant defusing unxploded enemy bombs in September and October 1940. In particular, he defused a bomb at an RAF depot in Uxbridge.
George Cross citation
Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette on 14 January 1941.[2]
George Cross and its ribbon bar
The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the GEORGE CROSS for great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty to: —
Probationary Temporary Sub-Lieutenant William Horace Taylor, R.N.V.R.
— London Gazette