Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share Former Army Pilot Receives Medal of Honor Defense.gov Sept. 5, 2023 | 20:41 President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Honor to former Army Capt. Larry L. Taylor. During the Vietnam War, Taylor flew over 2,000 combat missions as a helicopter pilot. On June 18, 1968, he rescued a four-man patrol team at significant risk to his own life.