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Joel Thompson Boone

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 84 years 243 days (1016 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Joel Thompson Boone

Joel Thompson Boone (August 29, 1889 – April 2, 1974) was a United States Navy officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War I.

In addition to the Medal of Honor, Boone received the Army's Distinguished Service Cross and was awarded the Silver Star six times.

These awards made Boone the most highly decorated medical officer in the history of the United States armed services.


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