Richard R. Taylor

Richard R. Taylor

Dr. Richard Ray Taylor (November 21, 1922 – November 8, 1978) was a Lieutenant General in the United States military and served as the 33rd Surgeon General of the United States Army.

Biography

Early life and education

Born on November 21, 1922 in Prairieburg, Iowa. He graduated with a BS from the University of Chicago in 1944 and later from the University of Chicago School of Medicine with his MD in 1946.

Military career

He worked his way up in ranks in the army from First Lieutenant in 1946 to Colonel in 1964, and eventually to Surgeon General of the US Army in October of 1973.

Later life

He died on November 8, 1978 at Arlington Hospital in Arlington, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Frances Colby Taylor, his daughter, Carolyn Jean, and his four sons, Richard Ray Jr., Colby Fletcher, Bryan Dudley, and David Webster.

Recognition

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit, with Oak Leaf Cluster; Bronze Star; Joint Services Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Commendation Medal, with Oak Leaf Cluster; Vietnamese Distinguished Service Order First Class; and Vietnamese Public Services Medal First Class.

ee also

References

*http://history.amedd.army.mil/tsgs/Taylor.html
*http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7394


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