Name
Goodwyn Rhett Taylor
Born
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e-mail
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Date
Service
Unit
1943-Oct-26
USNR
VP-11
Date
Rate
1943-Oct-26
Lieutenant
Citation
Date
Post
Action
1943-Oct-26
Pilot
Flight: patrol / night (1800-0700). Bombed two destroyers at 04d20mS, 153d25mE from 1500 feet. Encountered light/medium anti-aircraft fire.
1943-Dec-23
Pilot
Flight: Bombing. Straddled two ships with bombs while being hit with AA fire.
1943-Dec-26
Pilot
Flight: Bombing (night). Attacked merchantman off Rabaul amidst heavy flak.
1943-Dec-29
Pilot
Flight: Bombing (night). Made torpedo attack on merchantman, who knocked out port engine with AA fire.
Publication
Page
VP-11 Action Report: 1943-Oct-26
036
Black Cats and Dumbos: WWII's Fighting PBYs
242
Biography