"History is one of the most important topics that can be studied
because as it repeats, history will help foretell the future." MiloBack to MyHistory
My War History Navigation My War History ProfileWar ChatBrowse Service HeroesService Hero PhotosService Hero VideosResearch Service HeroesContact MyWarHistory
William Taylor
Seaman - Navy
William Taylor
Assigned: USS Harry Lee
Highest Rank: Seaman
Foreign Service Length: 1 Year, 6 Months
Location of Service: Pactific Theatre
Gender: male
Basic Training: Great Lakes, USA
Military Position: Store Keeper
Place of Separation: Norfolk, Virginia
From City: Bradford
From State: Virginia
Current City: McArthur
Current State: Ohio
Date of Birth: 03/1927

Awards and Citations

  • Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal - WWII
  • World War II Victory Medal
1/1/1945 - 5/1/1946
Honored by Bitts, Honor Flight Guardian


My War Stories
1945 Pacific - USS Mount McKinley AGC7 (communications ship) for one week then transferred to USS Harry Lee - APA10 - Amphibious landings and transportation of troops. Check back soon for full story.

My War Pictures
BIll Taylor on the USS Harry Lee during World War 2. BIll Taylor on the USS Harry Lee during World War 2.
USS Harry Lee APA-10. USS Harry Lee APA-10.
BIll Taylor far right with President George Bush. BIll Taylor far right with President George Bush.
WWII Hero Bill Taylor and the Honor Flight Green Team at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, D.C. WWII Hero Bill Taylor and the Honor Flight Green Team at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Navy Veteran Bill Taylor visits the World War II Memorial honoring his service to our nation during WW II. Navy Veteran Bill Taylor visits the World War II Memorial honoring his service to our nation during WW II.
Honor Flight Distinguished Veterans Bill Taylor, Bob Lamp and Bob Hickman make a special stop at their Ohio Pillar of the World War II Memorial. Honor Flight Distinguished Veterans Bill Taylor, Bob Lamp and Bob Hickman make a special stop at their Ohio Pillar of the World War II Memorial.
WW II Veteran Hero Bill Taylor stands at the center of the World War II Memorial while taking in the whole experience of finally getting the opportunity to visit his memorial with the Washington Monument in the background. WW II Veteran Hero Bill Taylor stands at the center of the World War II Memorial while taking in the whole experience of finally getting the opportunity to visit his memorial with the Washington Monument in the background.
Copyright © 2008-2011 MyWarHistory.com, ltd. All rights reserved worldwide. May not be copied or distributed without prior written permission from MyWarHistory.com, ltd.