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In Memory Of
Clayton Benjamin Taylor
Silver Fox
1924-2002

In the morning of August 2, 2002, my father-in-law Clayton Benjamin Taylor crossed over. In his seventy seven years on Earth he touched many with his humor and quiet courage. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jay Patrick Tuccolo

	Here is Clay at his daughter Cindy's annual summer party. He is showing off his wallet photos of his grandchildren. He was very proud of these children.

Clayton Benjamin Taylor Radioman 3rd Class

Served on the Destroyer
USS Ingersoll DD-652
World War II

This photo was taken during the war.

Ship motto: "Ready Now"

Clayton served in battles such as the Battle for Leyte Gulf and the Battle of Cape Engano. The Ingersoll played a pivotal role in the Okinawa Champaign and the Third Fleet Operations Against Japan (July 10th-August 15th 1945). For her honorable and heroic service during World War II The USS Ingersoll earned the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (with nine battle stars), the World War II Victory Medal, the Navy Occupation Medal (with Japan bar), the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, and the Philippine Liberation Medal (with two battle stars). Over the years Clayton gave away all his metals to younger veterans he met at his favorite club, the Amvets.

	Clayton in the spring of 1947.

This is another photo from Cindy's summer party 2000

Lisa with Clayton during our wedding. That was a fine celebration, and a great union! One of those moments I will always hold with me.

My Crow & Hawk story.

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