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Lawrence Joel (February 22, 1928 – February 4, 1984) was a United States Army soldier who served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
8 oct. 2021 · Learn how Lawrence Joel, a Black Army medic, ignored enemy fire and risked his life to save others in a brutal battle in Vietnam. He was the first living Black American to receive the Medal of Honor in combat since 1898.
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Lawrence Joel was a U.S. Army medic who saved many lives under heavy fire in November 1965. He received the Medal of Honor in 1967 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
16 nov. 2009 · Learn about Lawrence Joel, the first living African American since the Spanish-American War to receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam. He was a medic who treated the wounded despite his own severe wounds and the enemy fire.
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Il y a 5 jours · Lawrence Joel received the Congressional Medal of Honor March 9, 1967 for his heroic actions as an Army Medic in the Vietnam War. Sgt. Joel is the first African-American-MEDIC to receive the Medal of Honor.
Learn about the heroic actions of Lawrence Joel, a U.S. Army Specialist Sixth Class who saved many lives during a 24-hour battle in Vietnam. He was wounded twice but continued to treat the wounded and inspire his comrades.
13 févr. 2023 · Specialist Sixth Class Lawrence Joel from Winston-Salem, NC receives the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson on the White House lawn on March 9, ...
