Emmett M. Taylor
First Sergeant, U.S. Army

In April and May 1943, then-Staff Sergeant Emmett M. Taylor was serving with an unspecified Infantry unit of the Seventh U.S. Army.

During that time, SSG Taylor’s unit was in action against German forces. SSG Taylor’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant Emmett M. Taylor, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces during April and May 1943. Staff Sergeant Taylor's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 32 (1943)

Death and Burial

First Sergeant Emmett M. Taylor died on 22 July 1984. He is buried at the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Section D, Site 1374.

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