Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 145 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 26th, 1943

Flight Lieutenant Taylor is a skilful and tenacious fighter. One day in January, 1943, he led his section in an attack on 10 Macchi 2oos, regardless of the fact that these were supported by another formation of enemy fighters. During the engagement 2 enemy aircraft were destroyed, one of them by Flight Lieutenant Taylor. This officer,
who has set a most inspiring example, has destroyed 3 and shared in the destruction of 2 more enemy aircraft.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 601 (County of London) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 1st, 1943

This officer's high qualities of leadership and efficiency have contributed materially to the high standard of operational efficiency of the squadron he commands. He has at all times displayed the greatest keenness to engage the enemy and has destroyed n enemy aircraft.

2nd award: Bar