Harry Taylor (engineer)

Harry Taylor (June 26, 1862 – January 27, 1930) was a U.S. Army officer who fought in World War I, and who served for a time as Chief of Engineers.

Taylor was born in Tilton, New Hampshire, and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1884 and commissioned in the Corps of Engineers.

During World War I he served as chief engineer, American Expeditionary Forces in France (mid-1917 to mid-1918).

Taylor was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and the French Légion d'honneur (Legion of Honor).

In 1943, the navy transport ship USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) was named in his honor.