William Taylor (Royal Navy officer, born 1908)
William Horace Taylor | |
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| Born | 28 October 1908 Second World War
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| Awards | King's Commendation for Brave Conduct |
William Horace Taylor, Second World War.[1]
George Cross
Taylor was a probationary temporary sub-lieutenant defusing unexploded 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:[2]
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.