James Taylor received his juris doctor degree in 1949 from the University of North Carolina and, after two years of private law practice, received a direct commission as a first lieutenant in the Air Force. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
James
Taylor
, Jr.
1927
–
December 16, 2001
Born:
Rural Hall
,
North Carolina
Home:
Mars Hill
,
North Carolina
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: Major General James Taylor, Jr., 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 Taylor 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: Major General James Taylor, 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 Taylor and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.