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Carlos
Maurice
Talbott
January 28, 1920

–

February 26, 2015

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Carlos Talbott graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. During World War II he was credited with destroying two enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Carlos Maurice Talbott (ASN: 0-25797), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1972 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Talbott and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Carlos Maurice Talbott (ASN: 0-25797), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with the SEVENTH Air Force in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Talbott and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Carlos Maurice Talbott (ASN: 0-25797), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director of Operations, U.S. Air Force, from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Talbott and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Carlos Maurice Talbott (ASN: 0-25797), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1962 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Talbott and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Pacific Air Force

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carlos Maurice Talbott (ASN: 0-25797), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Air Force, from 1973 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Talbott culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    397th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    368th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    September 11, 1944
    Headquarters, U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 97 (December 11, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Carlos Maurice Talbott (ASN: 0-25797), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 397th Fighter Squadron, 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 11 September 1944, during an air mission over in the European Theater of Operations. On that date, while furnishing direct support for ground units advancing towards the German border, Captain Talbott’s squadron was attacked by a large fighter formation. Supported by only one other airplane, Captain Talbott attacked a second enemy fighter formation which was attempting to reinforce the main fighter attack. Then, after his wingman was forced to abandon his position under heavy fire, he continued single-handedly to engage the enemy, nullifying their attack upon his squadron and destroying two of them before his own plane caught fire and had to be abandoned. The outstanding heroism, perseverance, and skill displayed by Captain Talbott on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Carlos Maurice Talbott (ASN: 0-25797), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Talbott and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    322d Fighter Group
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Carlos Maurice Talbott (ASN: 0-25797), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander, 322d Fighter Group, during the period from 1954 to 1957. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    397th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    368th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Carlos Maurice Talbott (ASN: 0-25797), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 397th Fighter Squadron, 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force and the destruction of two enemy aircraft, during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.