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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.