Claude Taugher


Claude Buckley Taugher, also known as Biff Taugher, was a player in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers in 1922 as a fullback. He also was an officer with the United States Marine Corps during World War I, and was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross.

Football career

Taugher first played at the collegiate level at Carroll College. After returning from World War I, Taugher then played for Marquette University. On September 1, 1922, the football coach for Marquette University gave the Packers permission to sign Taugher. The Packers wished to get official permission, since the team had been in trouble with the league the year before for signing ineligible players. Taugher played for only one season. He coached the Carroll College football team in 1923, compiling a 0-3-1 record.

Military career

Taugher was a second lieutenant in the with the 6th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross.
His Navy Cross citation reads:
His Distinguished Service Cross citation reads:
His Silver Star citation reads:
Awarded for actions during the World War I
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, Second Lieutenant Claude Buckley Taugher, United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Second Lieutenant Taugher distinguished himself while serving with the Sixth Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 30 September to 11 November 1918.
General Orders: Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces
Action Date: September 30 - November 11, 1918
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment: 6th Regiment
Division: 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces
Taugher was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps as first lieutenant on August 15, 1919. His registered address at his appointment was in Wausau, Wisconsin with his father, P.J. Taugher.

Personal life

Taugher was born on March 2, 1895 in Marathon, Wisconsin to P.J. Taugher, a medical professional from Marathon City, and Maryanne Buckley Taugher.
He died on February 8, 1963 and was buried in Wood National Cemetery. He and his wife had three daughters: Janice Mary Taugher Ley, Maureen Taugher Christman and Mary Ann Ellen Taugher Schloer.