Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor is a fictional military soldier and a supporting character featured in the 1994 feature film Forrest Gump. He was played by actor Gary Sinise.

Overview
Dan Taylor, affectionately known as "Lt. Dan", was a member of the United States Army holding the rank of Lieutenant. He served during the Vietnam War and lost his legs in battle. Dan Taylor later befriended a fellow soldier named Forrest Gump. After the war, Forrest inherited a shrimping business from his late friend Bubba, and offered Dan Taylor a partnership in the business.