More information:

https://law.marquette.edu/facultyblog/2010/08/from-marquette-law-school-to-the-national-football-league-part-i-claude-taugher-2/

https://content.mpl.org/digital/collection/WWI/id/27271/



Wisconsin native Claude Buckley "Biff" Taugher is a Notable burial at https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/wood.asp.  He was born in 1895 and attended Carroll College before serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War I. Second Lieutenant Taugher enlisted in May 1917 and deployed to France with the 6th Regiment (Marines), Second Division, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). He received the Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross for bravery in action on November 2, 1918, in Bayonville; and the Silver Star for actions during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. First Lieutenant Taugher was honorably discharged in August 1919 and he returned home to finish school. Taugher attended Marquette University where he played football and, in 1922, was signed by the Green Bay Packers. His professional football career as a player lasted one season, after which he coached the Carroll College team. Taugher died February 8, 1963.  https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/8976.
*The preceding content is not intended as a comprehensive biography, but it highlights their significance as a result of military or civilian distinction, lasting achievements, or association with impactful national events. 

CLAUDE B TAUGHER

Service

WORLD WAR I

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS

PURPLE HEART

NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL

US MARINE CORPS,

1 LT

Resting Place

Mementos

Tributes

Word Cloud

Biography

Milestones

Mementos

Historical Documents

Veteran programs and services

More VA resources

Get VA updates

In crisis? Get help now

Contact us