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John J. Tolson

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Gender Male
Death32 years ago
Date of birth October 22,1915
Zodiac sign Libra
Born New Bern
North Carolina
United States
DiedRaleigh
North Carolina
United States
Awards Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
BooksAirmobility
Airmobility, 1961‑1971
Airmobility, 1961-1971
Airmobility in Vietnam
Date of died December 2,1991
Graduate date1933, 1951, 1953
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
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John J. Tolson Life story


John J. Tolson III was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. During the Vietnam War, he helped implement the airmobile concept use of helicopters in combat with the 1st Cavalry Division.

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