After serving as a Medical Officer in the Army Air Forces in World War II, John Talbot transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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John
Mayo
Talbot
1913
–
July 6, 2009
Born:
Sebastopol
,
California
Home:
Portland
,
Oregon
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Soldier’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Mayo Talbot, 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 Talbot 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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Soldier’s Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major John Mayo Talbot, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States.