James E. Taylor
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BornAugust 30, 1935
Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Navy
RankRear Admiral
James E. Taylor | |
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_James_E._Taylor,_USN.jpg) Rear Adm. James E. Taylor in 1986 | |
| Born | August 30, 1935 Alabama, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | United States Naval Reserve Fighter Medium Attack Airborne Early Warning Wings, Atlantic Naval Air Station Miramar VF-11 |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (4) |
James Edward Taylor (born August 30, 1935)[1][2] was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He was Chief of the United States Naval Reserve from August 1989 until September 1992.[3] He was succeeded by Thomas F. Hall.[4]
Born and raised in Alabama,[2] Taylor entered the United States Navy through the Naval Aviation Cadet Program. He completed flight training in 1957 and was commissioned as an ensign. Taylor later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School and a master's degree in financial management from George Washington University.[5]
