Joseph Taylor (Medal of Honor)

Joseph Taylor (September 22, 1837 February 16, 1912) was an English soldier who fought for the Union Army in the United States during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

Joseph Taylor
Born(1837-09-22)September 22, 1837
England
DiedFebruary 16, 1912(1912-02-16) (aged 74)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
Unit7th Rhode Island Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Globe Tavern
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Taylor served in the American Civil War in the 7th Rhode Island Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on July 20, 1897 for his actions at the Battle of Globe Tavern on August 18, 1864.

He is buried at Edson Cemetery in Lowell, Massachusetts

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 7th Rhode Island Infantry. Place and date: At Weldon Railroad, VA., 18 August 1865. Entered service at: Burrillville, RI. Birth: England. Date of Issue: 20 July 1897.

Citation:

While acting as an orderly to a general officer on the field and alone, encountered a picket of 3 of the enemy and compelled their surrender.[1]

See also

  • List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T-Z

References

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