Elmer Walker Taylor ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On June 2, 1944 Second Lieutenant Taylor was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 323468 |
Service ID | O-809255 |
Name | Elmer Walker Taylor |
From | Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
Birth Date | March 27, 1918 |
Casualty Date | June 2, 1944 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Specialty | Pilot |
Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 302nd Fighter Control Squadron |
Casualty Type | Non hostile, accident, air crash |
Location | Italy |
Burial | Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Additional Details
Elmer W "Chubby" Taylor was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He died when his airplane crashed during a training mission.
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Elmer Walker Taylor was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Entered the service via Regular Military. Taylor had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was O-809255. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group, 302nd Fighter Control Squadron.
He was born on March 27, 1918. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Allegheny county has been included within the archival record. We have Pittsburgh listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Taylor experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 2, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non hostile, accident, air crash. Incident location: Italy. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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