Charles Taylor Military person

Charles Taylor (1840 – August 3, 1899) was an American cavalry soldier and Medal of Honor recipient. He was cited for "gallantry in action" in the Battle of Big Dry Wash in the Arizona Territory in 1882, for which he received the Medal of Honor. Three other men, First Lieutenant Frank West, Second Lieutenant Thomas Cruse and Second Lieutenant George H. Morgan were also awarded Medals of Honor in this action.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1840
Birth place
Baltimore
Date of deathAugust 03, 1899
Resting place
United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Indian Wars
Battle of Big Dry Wash
Apache Wars
military branch
United States Army

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