James Henry Taylor
James Henry Taylor (February 21, 1893 – March 30, 1972) was a professor of mathematics at George Washington University from 1929–1958, and professor emeritus from 1959 until his death. Early life Born on February 21, 1893, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, Taylor died of cancer on March 30, 1972, at the age of 79. In addition to the title of professor, Taylor was also referred to as an emeritus of mathematics in Residence from 1958 until his death. Taylor was a graduate of three different universities. The first was the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Secondly he enrolled in the University of Chicago. Lastly, he attended Princeton University where he was a National Research Fellow. Military service Before becoming a professor, Taylor was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army in World War I from August 1917 to August 1918. As a Second Lieutenant, the entry-level rank for most commissioned officers, Taylor led a platoon-size element. He was then promoted to First Lieutenant and saw duty in France in the 351st Infantry, a position he held until June 1919. (Washington Post, Dr. James H. Taylor, Mathematician at GW). During World War II, he was a mathematical advisor at Fort Belvoir in