Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Taylor, William Horace Jr. July 29, 1944
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Norfolk Journal and Guide Saturday Nov. 25,1944, pg. 20
William H. Taylor Jr. Dies Overseas

NORFOLK - T/5 William Horace  Taylor Jr., husband of Mrs. Mary Greene Taylor,
1308 W. 42nd street, this city, died in the Asiatic area July 29, from wounds
accidentally sustained while on active duty, according to a telegram received by
his family from the War Department.

A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Cpl. Taylor Jr. entered the Army
in April, 1943, and received his basic training in Kearnes, Utah.  He went
overseas in February 1944.

Carbine Discharged

His wife was informed last week that her husband met death on the Ledo Road when
a carbine in the hands of a fellow soldier was accidentally discharged.  He was
removed to an Army hospital where every possible medical aid was administered in
an effort to save his life, but death occurred later the same day as a result of
his injuries.

Besides his wife, Cpl. Taylor is survived by a four months old daughter, a
grandmother, Mrs. Maud Taylor;  one sister, Mrs. Theresa Gary, and one brother,
Clifford Thomas.


Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

TAYLOR, WILLIAM H 3170 Section 17, Block 17, Lot 262, Space SW 23 07/29/1944

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