William G. Taylor
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BornAugust 9, 1829
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
DiedMarch 28, 1910 (aged 80)
Buried
Quincy, Illinois
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaWilliam G. Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1829 Philadelphia Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 28, 1910 (aged 80) |
| Buried | Quincy, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain of the Forecastle |
| Unit | USS Ticonderoga (1862) |
| Conflicts | American Civil War • First Battle of Fort Fisher |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Captain William G. Taylor (9 August 1829 – 28 March 1910) was an American sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Taylor received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions on the USS Ticonderoga during the First Battle of Fort Fisher.[1][2]
Taylor was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and buried in Quincy, Illinois.[2]