James Allen Taylor M O H Vietnam - 13 de June de 2015
James Allen Taylor (born December 31, 1937) is a retired United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decorationââ¬âthe Medal of Honorââ¬âfor his actions in the Vietnam War.
Taylor joined the Army from San Francisco, California in 1956 and was commissioned as an Army officer in 1965. By November 8, 1967, he was serving as a First Lieutenant in Troop B, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, Americal Division. When his commander was wounded in action, Taylor was ordered into the combat zone to take command and prepare a search-and-destroy mission. During a battle the next day, west of Que Son in the Republic of Vietnam, Taylor repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to rescue crewmen from damaged assault vehicles and personnel carriers. He was subsequently promoted to Captain and awarded the Medal of Honor on November 19, 1968.
Sent him 2 photos on 23 May and got both back signed on 13 Jun.. And he sent a signed MOH card with them..
Mr James Taylor
PO Box 284
Trinity Center, CA 96091-0284 |
