Henry H. Taylor
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BornJuly 4, 1841
Galena, Illinois
Galena, Illinois
DiedMay 3, 1909 (aged 67)
Buried
Clay Center, Kansas
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaHenry H. Taylor | |
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| Born | July 4, 1841 Galena, Illinois |
| Died | May 3, 1909 (aged 67) |
| Buried | Clay Center, Kansas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  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]
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.
