09/02/2024
Rest in peace, Soldier.
The U.S. Army mourns the loss of Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Larry L. Taylor, who was one of our own - an American Soldier who never accepted defeat, never quit and never left a fallen comrade.
Taylor served in Vietnam from August 1967 to August 1968, flying some of the first Bell AH1-G Cobra attack helicopters in combat. Serving with D Troop (Air), 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, Taylor flew over 2,000 combat missions in UH-1 and Cobra helicopters. He was engaged by enemy fire 340 times and was forced down five times. The U.S. Army awarded him at least 50 combat decorations, including the Silver Star, 43 Air Medals, a Bronze Star, and two Distinguished Flying Crosses.
We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.