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Born in Norfolk.
Born in Norfolk.


Taylor was promoted to the rank of 15 May, 1906.<ref>Taylor Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/50/173.|D8116092}} f. 173.</ref>
Taylor was promoted to the rank of 15 May, 1906.  He was awarded the [[Beaufort Testimonial]] for 1906.<ref>Taylor Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/50/173.|D8116092}} f. 173.</ref>


Taylor was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 May, 1914.<ref>Taylor Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/50/173.|D8116092}} f. 173.</ref>
Taylor was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 May, 1914.<ref>Taylor Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/50/173.|D8116092}} f. 173.</ref>

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Rear-Admiral Alfred Hugh Taylor, C.B., O.B.E., R.N. (24 October, 1886 – 16 August, 1972) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Norfolk.

Taylor was promoted to the rank of 15 May, 1906. He was awarded the Beaufort Testimonial for 1906.[1]

Taylor was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 May, 1914.[2]

Taylor was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1917.[3]

Taylor was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1924.[4]

Taylor commanded Valiant from August 1934 until December 1935. His tenure was marred by a collision with S.S. Eisenach on 30 August, 1935, for which Taylor incurred the Admiralty's displeasure.[5]

Taylor was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 4 January, 1936 and placed on the Retired List the following day.[6]

World War II

Reverted to Retired List on 11 September, 1945.[7]

See Also

  • "Rear-Admiral A. H. Taylor" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 18 August, 1972. Issue 58556, col F, pg. 12.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Errol Manners
Captain of H.M.S. Delhi
Jun, 1927[8] – 1928[9]
Succeeded by
Charles H. Knox-Little
Preceded by
Stephen D. Tillard
Captain of H.M.S. Vernon
8 Aug, 1933[10] – 1934[11]
Succeeded by
Roderick B. T. Miles
Preceded by
Bertram C. Watson
Captain of H.M.S. Valiant
Aug, 1934[12]
Succeeded by
Ralph Leatham
Preceded by
Ralph Leatham
Captain of H.M.S. Ramillies
c. 1935
Succeeded by
Ronald W. Oldham

Footnotes

  1. Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
  2. Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
  3. Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
  4. Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
  5. Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
  6. Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
  7. Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
  8. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  9. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  10. Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50. f. 173?
  11. Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50. f. 173?
  12. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.