Karl G Taylor sr
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Military Decorations | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
| Wall | DD |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 2 |
Killed in Action 8 December 1968
Sacrificed His Life for Others
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation (2), Good Conduct (3), National Defense, Vietnam Service w/3 Stars, Vietnam Military Merit, Drill Instructor, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Vietnam Campaign w/1960 Device
During Operation Meade River, although wounded several times, Staff Sergeant Taylor, India Company, 3rd BN, 26th Marines charged a machine gun bunker and silenced the enemy moments before being mortally wounded.
Plaque Wall Map
