Description:
Raymond H. Taylor was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1945. In 1963, Taylor joined the Marines and served as a machine gunner, sniper and recon platoon commander during the Vietnam War. For his service, Taylor was awarded a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential United Citation and many other decorations. He attended Rutgers-Newark and graduated in 1971 with a degree in Economics. Later, he worked as an insurance salesman.
Interviewees
Taylor, Raymond
- Conflict(s): Vietnam War
- Military Branch & Unit: Marine Corps
- Theater(s): Vietnam
- College/Year: NCAS '71
- Field(s) of Study: Social Sciences
- Occupations: Military Specific, Sales and Related
- Links to Oral History Sessions:
Taylor, Raymond Part 1 (July 30, 2013)
Taylor, Raymond Part 2 (August 5, 2013)