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Taylor, Richard Hamilton
Taylor, Richard Hamilton
RankSchoolmaster
Year of Action1889
Unit/CommandUSS Nipsic
HometownStaunton, Virginia
Citation

Serving on board the USS Nipsic, Taylor displayed gallantry during the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 16 March 1889.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1889

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