United States Navy

Item NMC-6943

Description

United States Navy
William R. Taylor
Midshipman, 1 April, 1828. Passed Midshipman, 14 June, 1834. Lieutenant, 10 February, 1840. Commander, 14 September, 1855. Captain, 16 July, 1862. Commodore, 25 July, 1866. Rear Admiral, 19 January, 1871. Retired List, 7 November, 1873. Died 14 April, 1889.
Backmark: Boston
Signed in period ink