VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Davis Taylor

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James Davis Taylor

Roster ID 4463
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Davis
Last Name:	Taylor
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Affiliation:	Class of 1898
Biography & Genealogy:	World War I Record: Colonel, Commanded 355th Infantry, 89th Division, A.E.F. Distinguished Service Medal 1919, for the distinguished sevice in the Philippine Islands in 1901, in connection with the capture of the Insurgent Chief Aguinaldo. Commended by the President of the U.S. for distinguised service in the line of his profession, during World War.

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