MAJ James Taylor, U.S. Army, Vietnam, Medal of Honor

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May 20, 202630:12Society & Culture

James Taylor enlisted in the Army in 1956. Several years later, he successfully completed Officer Candidate School (OCS) and was commissioned as an Army officer. By 1967, he served as executive officer inside a squadron...

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