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David
Watson
Taylor

David Taylor graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1885. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral (C.C.)

    Division:

    Bureau of Construction and Repair

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral (C.C.) David Watson Taylor, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair during World War I.