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Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot for heroic Vietnam War rescue

  • Army Capt. Larry Taylor received the Medal of Honor from President Biden for a daring 1968 rescue mission in Vietnam.
  • Taylor flew his helicopter into heavy enemy fire to save four soldiers who were pinned down.
  • He used creative tactics like firing rounds to distract the enemy and identify an extraction point.
  • Taylor successfully landed under fire and transported the soldiers to safety by having them cling to the exterior of his helicopter.
  • Throughout his deployment in Vietnam, Taylor flew over 2,000 combat missions and is credited with never losing a man.
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