USS Lawrence C. Taylor (DE-415) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket. Post-war, after serving an action-packed tour of duty in the Pacific Ocean, she returned home proudly with seven battle stars to her credit.
She was named in honor of Lawrence Coburn Taylor who was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry while serving with a Marine Fighter Squadron 24 August 1942. She was laid down 20 December 1943 by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; launched 29 January 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Lawrence H. Taylor, mother of Lt. Taylor; and commissioned 13 May 1944, Lt. Comdr. R. Cullinan, Jr., in command.
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