Career
During the Vietnam War, he helped implement the airmobile concept use of helicopters in combat with the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Tolson gives cr to the United States Marines for first using helicopters to transport troops into combat in the Korean War, making the ground fight a three-dimensional war, thus freeing our troops from the tyranny of terrain. Major General Tolson took command of the division in April 1967 and served in that capacity till July 14, 1969.
During his command his division played crucial roles during the Tet Offensive at the former Imperial capital at Hue and at Quang Tri City in January 1968.