Photo #: NH 105193
Rear Admiral Joel T. Boone, (M.C.), USN
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official
publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy",
page 113.
As a Lieutenant he was awarded the Medal of Honor for "extraordinary
heroism" while helping the wounded during combat action
in the vicinity of Vierzy, France, on 19 July 1918. At that time
he serving with the Sixth Marine Regiment.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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