(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Gordon Taylor, Jr. (ASN: 0-659772), 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 as Deputy Commander for Operations, 4th Fighter Wing, Far East Air Forces in Korea, from 9 November 1950 to 24 May 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Taylor reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Soldier’s Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Ralph Gordon Taylor, Jr. (ASN: 0-659772), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
317th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
325th Fighter GroupDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Ralph Gordon Taylor, Jr. (ASN: 0-659772), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 317th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action 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.