(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Mervin Merle Taylor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an F-105 Fighter Pilot with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Mervin Merle Taylor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Fighter Pilot with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
80th Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Mervin Merle Taylor, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-80C Fighter Pilot of the 80th Fighter Squadron, in action during 77 combat missions over Korea in 1952. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
80th Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Mervin Merle Taylor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-80C Fighter Pilot of the 80th Fighter Squadron, in action during 77 combat missions over Korea in 1952. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Mervin Merle Taylor, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an F-105 Fighter Pilot with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Mervin Merle Taylor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Fighter Pilot with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Mervin Merle Taylor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Fighter Pilot with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.