Joel Thompson Boone | |
|---|---|
 Joel Thompson Boone | |
| Physician to the President | |
| In office 1929–1933 | |
| President | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | James Francis Coupal |
| Succeeded by | Ross T. McIntire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1889 St. Clair, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | April 2, 1974 (aged 84) Washington, D.C., US |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (6) Bronze Star Purple Heart (3) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1914–1950 |
| Rank |  Vice admiral |
| Battles/wars | World War I Banana Wars World War II Korean War |
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.[1]
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.[citation needed]
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". American Medal of Honor recipients for World War I. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on October 18, 2008. Retrieved June 8, 2009.