Allegiance United Kingdom Rank Lieutenant Commander | Unit HMS President Name William Taylor | |
Born 28 October 1908 ( 1908-10-28 ) Died 16 January 1999(1999-01-16) (aged 90) Service/branch Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Battles/wars World War II
* The Blitz | ||
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William Horace Taylor, (28 October 1908 – 16 January 1999) was an officer in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve who was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed in bomb disposal work in September and October 1940 during the Second World War.
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George Cross
Taylor was a probationary temporary sub-ieutenant defusing unxploded enemy bombs in September and October 1940. In particular, he defused a bomb at an RAF depot in Uxbridge.
Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette on 14 January 1941, reading:
The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the GEORGE CROSS for great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty to: —
Probationary Temporary Sub-Lieutenant William Horace Taylor, R.N.V.R.
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