Who's Who in the Far East/TAYLOR, Basil Reginald Hamilton
TAYLOR, Basil Reginald Hamilton (HONGKONG), F.R.A.S.; Civil Service; b. April 8, 1865; m. 1903, Harriett, d. of Col. H. G. Osgood, U.S. Army, and widow of late Major Paul Clendennis, U.S. Army. Entered R.N., 1878; served in Egyptian War, 1882; present at bombardment of Alexandria, July 11, 1882; lieut., 1888; served in Mediterranean, North American, China and Home Stations; resigned comm. 1898; Asst. Harbour, Master, Hongkong, 1899; ag. Harbour Master and M.L.C., 1900, 1903-4-5; ag. Assistant Superintendent of Police in charge of Water Police, 1904-5. Decorations: Egyptian Medal, Alexandria clasp, and bronze star. Clubs: Carlton; Bath; Hongkong. Address: Hongkong.