Second World War
After entry of US into the war, Taylor was transferred to the North Africa, where he served as a staff member of Advanced Echelon Amphibious Forces, Atlantic Fleet and in October the a staff member to the Naval Operating Base Commander in Oran, Algeria. In February 1943, Taylor briefly led 26th Infantry Regiment and on 20 April of the same year, he was transferred back to the 16th Infantry Regiment, where he replaced Colonel Frechet as a new Regiments Commander.
He then commanded the Regiment during Allied invasion of Sicily and Omaha Beach.
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