1865) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

As Trenchard attempted to step onto the ferry, he lost his footing and fell into the water.

Taylor then showed "rare coolness and judgment" as he rescued the officer.

[1][2][3] Taylor's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Seaman in charge of the picket boat attached to the Navy Yard, New York, 9 September 1865.

Acting with promptness, coolness and good judgment, Taylor rescued from drowning Commander S. D. Trenchard, of the U.S. Navy, who fell overboard in attempting to get on a ferryboat, which had collided with an English steamer, and needed immediate assistance.