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J.
Francis
Taylor
, Jr.
1912

–

August 29, 1999

Born:

Columbus

, 

Indiana

Home:

Columbus

, 

Indiana

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, J. Francis Taylor transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) J. Francis Taylor, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Bronze Star (Navy Award), for meritorious achievement in action against an armed enemy of the United States during World War II.