George A. Taylor
George Arthur Taylor (February 14, 1899 — December 3, 1969) was a Brigadier General of the United States Army. He is most famous for the leadership of his men during Omaha Beach landing. Then he served as a commander of the 16th Infantry Regiment and proved an extraordinary heroism, for which he was awarded Distinguished Service Cross.
He served most of his career during World War II with U.S. 1st Infantry Division, where he was assigned as deputy commander of the division.
Read more about George A. Taylor: Prewar Years, Second World War, Omaha Beach, End of The War, Postwar Life, Further Reading
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