Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

4/8 Gorkha Rifles, 8th Gorkha Rifles, Indian Army

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1945

"Flight Lieutenant Taylor was officer in charge V.C.P. attached to 4/8 Battalion Gurkha Rifles at Nyaungkashe on the West bank of the Sittang River from 23rd June to 6th July, 1945. During the last five days of the period the enemy made a determined effort to capture Nyaungkashe using a large force around the perimeter and by heavy and intensive shelling. This Officer gave invaluable assistance to the Battalion by his accurate control of air support which was so vital. His skilful direction of low level bombing attacks on enemy targets was beyond all praise. Flight Lieutenant Taylor displayed great courage and a complete disregard for his own safety in face of intense and accurate enemy shell-fire, his inspiring confidence and cheerfulness throughout a most difficult and prolonged operation were an inspiration to all ranks."