Retired Army pilot to talk about his Vietnam War experiences

Patriot Ledger staff
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"100 Days in Vietnam" was published in June 2021.
"100 Days in Vietnam" was published in June 2021.

WEYMOUTH – Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Tallon will talk about his Vietnam War experiences at local libraries and a bookstore.

Along with his son Matthew Tallon, of Weymouth, Tallon is the author of "100 Days in Vietnam: A Memoir of Love, War and Survival." The book recounts Tallon's tour as an Army pilot in Vietnam, the crash that nearly killed him and his long road to recovery.

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Tallon will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the main branch of the Thomas Crane Library, 40 Washington St. in Quincy.

On Wednesday, Nov. 10, he will speak at 7 p.m. at the Tufts Library, 46 Broad St. in Weymouth.

Thursday's stop is at 6:30 p.m. at Buttonwood Books, 747 Chief Justice Cushing Highway in Cohasset.

His final local appearance will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Sharon Public Library, 11 N. Main St.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at each appearance.

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