Taylor Richard H.

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Richard H. Taylor

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-29

State:

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

Mount Rose Cemetery, York, Pennsylvania

Plot:

Section D

Row:

Grave:

Lot 221

Decoration:

Comments:

Richard H. Taylor was born on January 5, 1924. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. Richard died on September 29, 1944 at the age of 20 in Italy and is now buried in the Mount Rose Cemetery, York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.