W/Cmdr D. M. Taylor joined the RAF in July, 1937. Posted to 11 FTS, Wittering Sept.18 and was on staff at 5 Armament Training Station at Penrhos from May 7, 1938.
In early 1940 he went to 64 Squadron at Church Fenton. Over Dunkirk on May 31st, 1940 he destroyed a Bf 109 and on July 1st he shared in the destruction of a Do 17 and on the 10th damaged a Bf110.
He was shot down in a surprise attack on July 17th by Lieutenant Wick of 1/JG2 whilst on Convoy Patrol. He was wounded when he crashed at Hempstead Lane, Hallsham, in Spitfire P9507, and was taken to Eastbourne Hospital.
He commanded 195 Squadron from November 16th, 1942 until January 1944 and then 197 Squadron from January to July 1944 and was awarded the DFC (5.9.44) and later commanded 193 Squadron from April 1945 until disbanded on August 31st, 1945.
Donald M. Taylor retired as a Wing Commander on 29th October 1957.