Richard H. Taylor-Brighton, MA
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Don.Morfe
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Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Nipsic at Apia, Samoa on March 16, 1889. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton, MA in the Pine Grove Section, Grave 821.
Waymark Code: WMY0NP
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2018
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He was born on September 8, 1870 in Staunton, VA and died on March 24, 1956 in Cambridge, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: TAYLOR, RICHARD H.
• Rank and organization: Quartermaster, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Virginia
• G.O. No.: 157, 20 April 1904
Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Nipsic, Taylor displayed gallantry during the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 16 March 1889.
Armed Service: Navy
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