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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- Feb 22, 1928

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1950 - 1953Korean War
Conflict Period
Korean War
Branch
Army
Served For
United States of America
1955 - 1975Vietnam War
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Army
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- Feb 4, 1984-Age: 56 years
Burial
Arlington National

Other Facts

Full Name
Lawrence Joel

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