Emmett Talley received his Law Degree from the University of Florida in 1937, and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in 1941. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Emmett
Murchison
Tally
, Jr.
1912
–
May 25, 1983
Born:
Tavares
,
Florida
Home:
Tavares
,
Florida
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Emmett Murchison Tally, Jr., 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Tally and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.