Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
Clip: 425742_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1758
Original Film: 040-022-03
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Timecode: 00:39:06 - 00:39:32
President Lyndon Johnson presents the Medal of Honor to Army medic Lawrence Joel of Fayette, North Carolina, who ignored enemy fire to treat wounded buddies in Vietnam. The enemy was a mere thirty feet away while Joel ministered to his fallen comrades. President Johnson putting the Medal of Honor around the neck of medic, Lawrence Joel of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Military Honor Guard stands at attention. CU Head shot of President Johnson giving a speech. CU Lawrence Joel and his wife standing side by side.