Joe C. Paul, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Joe C. Paul

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1946

Place of Birth: Williamsburg, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: 19-Aug-1965

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Joe C. Paul

  • Lance Corporal Joe Calvin Paul (April 23, 1946–August 19, 1965) was a United States Marine killed in the Vietnam War who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for diverting an attack long enough to allow the evacuation of wounded Marines during Operation Starlite near Chu Lai, Vietnam, on August 18, 1965.
  • The medal was awarded on February 7, 1967 during a ceremony in the Office of Secretary of the Navy Paul H.
  • Nitze, who presented the award to his parents.

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