John Taylor | |
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| Born | c. 1822 Bristol, Gloucestershire |
| Died | 25 February 1857 (aged 34–35) Woolwich, London |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Captain of the Forecastle |
| Battles / wars | First Anglo-Chinese War Crimean War Second Anglo-Burmese War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Legion of Honour (France) |
John Taylor, VC, CGM (c. 1822 – 25 February 1857) was a sailor in the Royal Navy and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.