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Taylor, Charles P.
Charles P. Taylor U.S. Army Air Corps WWII
Charles P. Taylor U.S. Army Air Corps WWII
  
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Date of Birth: 3/17/1905
Died On: 26 Jan 1968 (aged 72)Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Street Address: 16 York Avenue
Service Number: unknown
Branch of Service: U.S. Army Air Corps-WWII


Veteran Code: USAAC-157


BIOGRAPHY
 
Charles P. Taylor was born in New York in 1903. In Rye his family lived at 16 York Avenue. Charles enlisted and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

Charles P. Taylor

Sqt. Charles Taylor Awarded Bronze Star AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE FIGHTER STATION, ENGLAND.
The award of the Bronze Star for . . . the performance of outstanding service has been made to 1st Sgt. Charles P. Taylor of 16 York Avenue, Rye, it was announced by his commanding officer, recently. The Rye soldier is first, sergeant of a P51 Mustang fighter squadron which engages in dive-bombing, strafing and heavy bomber escort missions over Germany.
Before coming overseas to his 8th Air Force fighter station a year ago, 1st Sgt. Taylor established a record of high standard and efficiency both as Supply Sgt. and 1st Sgt. In the language of the award order, the zeal and effort displayed by Sgt. Tay. has contributed greatly to the excellent morale of the organization which now exists. Sgt. Taylor, a former Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. store manager, is the father of a 17-year-old son, Charles A. Taylor, of 16 York Avenue, Rye.
PAGE TWELVE THE RYE CHRONICLE Friday, December 29, 1944


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