The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
BOONE, JOEL THOMPSON
Rank and Organization: Lieutenant (Medical Corps),
U.S. Navy. Place and Date: Vicinity Vierzy, France, 19 July 1918. Entered
Service At: St. Clair, Pa. Born: 2 August 1889, St. Clair, Pa.
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism, conspicuous gallantry, and intrepidity while serving with the
6th Regiment, U.S. Marines, in actual conflict with the enemy. With absolute disregard for
personal safety, ever conscious and mindful of the suffering fallen, Surg. Boone, leaving
the shelter of a ravine, went forward onto the open field where there was no protection
and despite the extreme enemy fire of all calibers, through a heavy mist of gas, applied
dressings and first aid to wounded marines. This occurred southeast of Vierzy, near the
cemetery, and on the road south from that town. When the dressings and supplies had been
exhausted, he went through a heavy barrage of large-caliber shells, both high explosive
and gas, to replenish these supplies, returning quickly with a sidecar load, and
administered them in saving the lives of the wounded. A second trip, under the same
conditions and for the same purpose, was made by Surgeon Boone later that day.
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