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Garland
Byrd
Taylor
KIA (WWII)
February 25, 1918

–

March 23, 1945

Born:

Quinlan

, 

Texas

Home:

Rockwall

, 

Texas

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    143d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 23, 1945
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 217 (May 27, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Garland Byrd Taylor (ASN: 0-1691713), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as S-3 (Operations) with Headquarters, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces during the advance from Bergzabern to Neupiotz, Germany, on 23 March 1945. First Lieutenant Taylor’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    143d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 29, 1944
    Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 57 (March 1, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Garland B. Taylor (ASN: 0-1691713), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 August 1944 in France. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.