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Lawrence Joel

Korean War · US Army

United States of America
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oel, who served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars, was the first medic to receive the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.

Timeline

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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North Carolina

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Birth- 22 Feb 1928

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1950 - 1953Korean War

Conflict Period
Korean War
Branch
Army
Served For
United States of America

1955 - 1975Vietnam War- Age: 38 years

Served For
United States of America
Location
Republic of Vietnam
Branch
Army
Date of Incident
8 Nov 1965
Unit
Headquarters And Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion , 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade
Conflict Period
Vietnam War
Rank
Specialist Sixth Class

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Enlistment

New York

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Death- 4 Feb 1984-Age: 56 years
Burial
Arlington National

Other Facts

Full Name
Lawrence Joel

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Forces War Records, Lawrence Joel (https://uk.forceswarrecords.com/memorial/638624956/lawrence-joel : accessed 21 Sept 2024), database and images,

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