Legion of Merit, BG Emerson B. Taylor

[ed101]

I purchased this grouping from the estate. From what I was told, he was a WWII veteran, I believe, in the medical corps. I was also told that he achieved the rank of Brigadier General. I have found little information on the man. A note in the group states that he was in the Navy ROTC 1928-1932 at University of Washington. I found a listing on the University of Washington Interrupted Journey World War II Memorial. But may not be the same man. On his dog tag is O 22794. Any help would be appreciated. Opinions on the medal would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance.

[ed101]

last photo

[jim2]

Wow what a small world! I recently purchased Emerson Berry Taylors mess dress jacket, and he was in the Medical Corp. He achieved the rank of Col. From 1932-1938 he was in the USNR. He joined the army in 1940 & retired in 1970. On a sad note he had a son who was KIA in vietnam in i believe 1966. He was awarded the LOM, American theatre medal, American Defense, Pacific Campaign, WWII V, National Defense, Army Comm, & Meritious service. I will try to post the uniform I have asap.

[ed101]

Wow what a small world! I recently purchased Emerson Berry Taylors mess dress jacket, and he was in the Medical Corp. He achieved the rank of Col. From 1932-1938 he was in the USNR. He joined the army in 1940 & retired in 1970. On a sad note he had a son who was KIA in vietnam in i believe 1966. He was awarded the LOM, American theatre medal, American Defense, Pacific Campaign, WWII V, National Defense, Army Comm, & Meritious service. I will try to post the uniform I have asap.

 

 

 

Thanks a bunch. I found the notice of his Son being KIA, RVN, 1966, but I wasn't certain that it was the same man. This is very helpful.

Best Regards,

-Ed

[jim2]

When I purchased his dress jacket I had planned on restoring it with the proper mini medals, but when I recieved his info from NARA in his official photo he is wearing no ribbons on his uniform. The only thing he has besides collar brass is his general staff badge.

[ed101]

When I purchased his dress jacket I had planned on restoring it with the proper mini medals, but when I recieved his info from NARA in his official photo he is wearing no ribbons on his uniform. The only thing he has besides collar brass is his general staff badge.

 

 

So he was a Colonel? I could swear that at the estate sale they posted that he was a BG..... I did find that he attended University of Washington and is on the WWII memorial there, though no details were given. I assume , then, that the LOM that I have is likely 1960's vintage. Probably awarded upon retirement??

-Ed

[Dave]

So he was a Colonel? I could swear that at the estate sale they posted that he was a BG..... I did find that he attended University of Washington and is on the WWII memorial there, though no details were given. I assume , then, that the LOM that I have is likely 1960's vintage. Probably awarded upon retirement??

-Ed

 

 

He could have been "tombstoned" to BG...seen that happen quite a few times to "high performing" COLs...

 

Dave

[JBFloyd]

Emerson Beery Taylor, 022794

Colonel, 1 Oct 62; Medical Service Corps (previously Phramacy Corps)

BS in Pharmacy, U of Washington, 1932

MBA, Syracuse Univ, 1956

[jim2]

Here is his mess dress jacket:

 

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inside label:

 

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Paperwork from Nara:

 

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His assignments:

 

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More:

 

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His schooling:

 

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Finally, the man himself:

 

[ed101]

WOW!!! Thank you Jim2 , Dave, and JBFloyd for all your contributions. This site is an incredible research tool!!!

Regards,

-Ed

[Tom Nier]

Here's a few more details from the 1953 Regular Army Register, active duty section.

 

Emerson Beery Taylor, O22794, born New Mexico, 3 Nov. 1909. (Next comes his schooling and USNR service 1932-1938, which you already have). 1st Lieut. AUS, 10 Oct. 1941 to Lieut. Col. AUS, 5 Dec. 1950. Regular Army: 2nd Lieut. MAC, 12 March 1940. Transferred to Pharm. Corps 21 July 1943. Transferred to Med. Svc Corps 4 Aug. 1947. Promoted Major, 1 July 1948. No Legion of Merit or other decorations awarded as of 1 Jan. 1953. Perhaps his named LOM was a retirement award??

[ed101]

Here's a few more details from the 1953 Regular Army Register, active duty section.

 

Emerson Beery Taylor, O22794, born New Mexico, 3 Nov. 1909. (Next comes his schooling and USNR service 1932-1938, which you already have). 1st Lieut. AUS, 10 Oct. 1941 to Lieut. Col. AUS, 5 Dec. 1950. Regular Army: 2nd Lieut. MAC, 12 March 1940. Transferred to Pharm. Corps 21 July 1943. Transferred to Med. Svc Corps 4 Aug. 1947. Promoted Major, 1 July 1948. No Legion of Merit or other decorations awarded as of 1 Jan. 1953. Perhaps his named LOM was a retirement award??

 

 

Hi Tom,

Thank you! I am getting a lot more information than I expected.

Regards,

-Ed

[jim2]

Thought I would add this info on his son. It seems he served about 2 months in vietnam & died of non-hostile causes

 

Robert Emerson Taylor

Second Lieutenant

PERSONAL DATA

Home of Record: Takoma Park, MD

Date of birth: 10/22/1942

 

MILITARY DATA

Service: Army of the United States

Grade at loss: O1

Rank: Second Lieutenant

ID No: OF104318

MOS: 1542: Infantry Unit Commander

Length Service: 00

Unit: B CO, 1ST BN, 14TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV

 

CASUALTY DATA

Start Tour: 01/04/1966

Casualty Date: 03/14/1966

Incident Date: 03/14/1966

Age at Loss: 23

Location: Province not reported, South Vietnam

Remains: Body recovered

Casualty Type: Non-hostile, died of other causes

Casualty Reason: Ground casualty

 

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[Jessica Taylor]

Hi everyone, my name is Jessica Taylor.

My dad being Emerson Beery Taylor JR. 

I would love to get you all the information on my grandpa's item, and as far as the metals, unfortunately my dads house was robbed and all of his and my uncle Robert who was KIA stuff was stolen. He just turned 81 Jan. 2 and I would love to surprise him with one of his father's medals. If anyone is still here please please please reach out ! Thank you!