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Russell
Eugene
Taliaferro

Born:

, 

Tennessee

Russell Taliaferro graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    49th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Russell Eugene Taliaferro, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 49th Fighter Group in Korea from 1950 to 1951. 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 United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    49th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Russell Eugene Taliaferro, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 49th Fighter Group in Korea from 1950 to 1951. 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 United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Russell Eugene Taliaferro, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Base Commanding Officer, Taiwan, from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Taliaferro culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.