Vietnam veteran awarded Medal of Honor for daring helicopter rescue after 55 years
Vietnam veteran Larry Taylor, an Army attack helicopter pilot, will be awarded the Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden for his daring rescue mission more than 55 years ago. In June 1968, Taylor and his crew rescued a small patrol of soldiers surrounded by enemies in Vietnam. With quick thinking and bold action, Taylor found a way to extract the team using his two-man Cobra helicopter, a feat that had never been attempted before. Despite running low on ammunition and fuel, Taylor successfully evacuated the team to safety, saving their lives. The Medal of Honor is an upgrade from the Silver Star he originally received for his heroism.