George A. Taylor

Brigadier General George Arthur Taylor (February 14, 1899 – December 3, 1969) was an officer of the United States Army. He is most famous for the leadership of his men in World War II on Omaha Beach during the Normandy landings, June 6, 1944, where he served as commander of the 16th Infantry Regiment, part of the famous 1st Infantry Division ("The Big Red One"), and for which he earned a Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism.

For the Bishop of Easton between 1967 and 1975 in the United States, see George A. Taylor (bishop). For other people, see George Taylor.

George Arthur Taylor
Brigadier General George A. Taylor in 1945
Born(1899-02-14)February 14, 1899
Flat Rock, Illinois, United States
DiedDecember 3, 1969(1969-12-03) (aged 70)
Palo Alto, California, United States
Buried
West Point Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1922−1946
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-14992
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands held26th Infantry Regiment
16th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star (2)
Purple Heart

He served most of his career during the war with the 1st Infantry Division, where he was assigned as deputy commander of the division.

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