After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, August Taute transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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August
Franklin
Taute
1916
–
June 16, 2004
Born:
Tolley
,
North Dakota
Home:
Brookings
,
South Dakota
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General August Franklin Taute, 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 Taute and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General August Franklin Taute, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Taute and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.