Taylor, John M. (John McNay), 1905-1973

Vice Admiral John McNay Taylor was a decorated U.S. Navy officer who served between the 1920s and 1960s. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland and was commissioned as a U.S. Navy officer in 1926 and proceeded to rise through the ranks. Taylor saw combat in the Pacific during World War II and was awarded the Silver Star and the Legion of Merit with Combat "V". After World War II, Taylor continued to advance and attained the rank of Admiral by the early 1960s. From 1961 to 1962, Taylor was Commander of the U.S. Second Fleet.

From the description of John McNay Taylor papers, 1926-1967. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 61886717

Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy.

From the description of Papers, 1911-1967. (Navy Department Library, Naval History & Heritage Command). WorldCat record id: 57480653

Admiral John McNay Taylor (1905-1973) commanded Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet, in 1960 and 1961.

From the description of Taylor, John M. (John McNay), 1905-1973 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10615540