THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, takes pride in presenting the Air Force Cross (Posthumously) to Major Lawrence Thomas Holland, United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia while serving as Pilot of an F100D Supersabre of the 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in action in Southeast Asia, on 12 June 1965. On that date, Major Holland led a flight of F-100 aircraft against a heavily defended area which had been captured by the Viet Cong. He was directed to destroy automatic weapons positions and structures within the target area. Major Holland led his flight on one low level attack and destroyed a significant gun position. However, heavily concentrated automatic weapons fire from several other ground positions was reported. With complete disregard for his personal safety and despite the withering ground fire, Major Holland continued the attack and delivered his ordnance directly on target. His outstanding dedication to duty, superior initiative, and mission performance resulted in the destruction of numerous hostile ground positions of vital significance to the Viet Cong. Major Holland's courage and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the American fighting man. Through his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, and aggressiveness in the face of the enemy, and in dedication of his service to his country, Major Holland reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/3623

Major Lawrence Thomas Holland was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal after he was taken prisoner while engaged in action. He served as a Pilot, Tactical Aircraft, and was assigned to the 615TH TAC FTR SQDN, 401ST TAC FTR WING, 13TH AIR FORCE.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dh/HollandLT01a.htm

On the remembrance of your 87th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

POW-MIA...Never Forget

HOOAH

Dear Major Lawrence Holland, Thank you for your service as a Tactical Aircraft Pilot. You are still MIA. Please come home! Next week is Independence Day, and there is no better time to honor you. Please watch over the USA, it still needs your strength. Be at peace with the angels.