Charles Frederick Taylor
Union Army colonel (1840–1863) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Frederick Taylor (February 6, 1840 – July 2, 1863) was an American soldier who served as colonel and commanding officer of the Union Army's 13th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment (known as the Bucktails), which formed part of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. He was killed in action at the Battle of Gettysburg while leading a pursuit of retreating Confederates at the edge of The Wheatfield. He was the brother of author Bayard Taylor.
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Charles Frederick Taylor | |
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Born | (1840-02-06)February 6, 1840 West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 2, 1863(1863-07-02) (aged 23) Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Buried | Longwood Cemetery, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Service/ | U.S. Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 13th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment (Bucktails) |
Battles/wars | |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Relations | Bayard Taylor (brother) Lillian Bayard Taylor Kiliani (niece) |
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