Merlin Moore Taylor

Biography

Merlin Moore Taylor of Trenton joined the military as the nation prepared for the events that would become the First World War, and his early assignments took him through training camps and frontier posts where he honed the discipline and care expected of an officer. Colleagues remembered his steady demeanor and thoughtful approach to developing the young men under his charge during those formative years.

After the war he remained close to military life, advising on training programs, sharing lessons learned with newer officers, and taking part in civic organizations that supported veterans and their families, ensuring that the ideals of service continued beyond the battlefield.