HONORED ON PANEL 2W, LINE 17 OF THE WALL
JOHN WINSLOW LAWRENCE JR
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JOHN W LAWRENCE JR
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LEFT FOR JOHN WINSLOW LAWRENCE JR
POSTED ON 9.30.2013
Ben Suc, Vietnam
I was the one who took the picture of Capt. Lawrence sitting in the jeep during a slow moment in the village of Ben Suc during operation Cedar Falls. I was his driver/RTO while he was the Operations Officer for a unit called "Helper Task Force." It was a multi-function task force that required Capt. Lawrence to wear many hats. It was a challenging assignment that tested his devotion to duty and high degree of professionalism. He was an excellent leader and role model.
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POSTED ON 9.16.2013
POSTED BY: A Vietnam Vet
Silver Star Citation (2nd Award)
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Air Defense Artillery) John Winslow Lawrence, Jr. (ASN: 0-93798), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving Advisory Team 91, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. Major Lawrence distinguished himself on 16 September 1971, while serving as District Senior Advisor, Tri Tam District, Binh Duong Province, Republic of Vietnam. On that date, Major Lawrence, upon receiving news that the District S1 Officer and five other personnel had been ambushed and killed by an approximate company-size North Vietnamese Army Unit,, led a reaction force consisting of the 108th Popular Forces Platoon, the 46th Popular Forces Platoon, the District Intelligence Squad, one platoon from the 396th Regional Forces Company and a National Police Team. Upon reaching the location of the first ambush, the force led by Major Lawrence was engaged by the enemy and received severe mortar, rocket, automatic weapons and small arms fire. While leading the reaction force and directing their deployment in action, Major Lawrence killed at least two enemy soldiers before being killed himself. Following his valiant and courageous example, the surviving members of the reaction force, despite their decided tactical advantage, ultimately broke the enemy defenses and destroyed their positions. Major Lawrence's conspicuous gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders No. 4376 (1971)
Action Date: 16-Sep-71
Service: Army
Rank: Major
Company: Advisory Team 91
Division: Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Air Defense Artillery) John Winslow Lawrence, Jr. (ASN: 0-93798), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving Advisory Team 91, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. Major Lawrence distinguished himself on 16 September 1971, while serving as District Senior Advisor, Tri Tam District, Binh Duong Province, Republic of Vietnam. On that date, Major Lawrence, upon receiving news that the District S1 Officer and five other personnel had been ambushed and killed by an approximate company-size North Vietnamese Army Unit,, led a reaction force consisting of the 108th Popular Forces Platoon, the 46th Popular Forces Platoon, the District Intelligence Squad, one platoon from the 396th Regional Forces Company and a National Police Team. Upon reaching the location of the first ambush, the force led by Major Lawrence was engaged by the enemy and received severe mortar, rocket, automatic weapons and small arms fire. While leading the reaction force and directing their deployment in action, Major Lawrence killed at least two enemy soldiers before being killed himself. Following his valiant and courageous example, the surviving members of the reaction force, despite their decided tactical advantage, ultimately broke the enemy defenses and destroyed their positions. Major Lawrence's conspicuous gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders No. 4376 (1971)
Action Date: 16-Sep-71
Service: Army
Rank: Major
Company: Advisory Team 91
Division: Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
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POSTED ON 9.16.2013
POSTED BY: A Vietnam Vet
Silver Star Citation
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Defense Artillery) John Winslow Lawrence, Jr. (ASN: 0-93798), United States Army, for gallantry in action against a hostile force while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, in action on 17 January 1967, in the Republic of Vietnam. On that date, during Operation CEDAR FALLS, Captain Lawrence obtained information from a former Viet Cong of the presence of an enemy weapons cache and tunnel complex near Bong Cong village. Captain Lawrence unhesitatingly volunteered to lead the informant and an interpreter to investigate the suspected site. Captain Lawrence traveled several miles through dense, Viet Cong infested jungle exposing himself to enemy sniper fire while en route to his objective. Upon reaching the site, he was subjected to intense small arms fire from an enemy squad guarding the cache. Captain Lawrence, with complete disregard for his personal safety, braved the intense enemy fire as he placed accurate rifle fire on the Viet Cong and threw hand grenades into their position. Captain Lawrence's aggressive action completely disorganized the insurgents and forced them to withdraw. He then entered the tunnel and captured several weapons and numerous documents vital to his unit's operation. Captain Lawrence's unquestionable valor in close combat against numerically superior hostile forces is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division and the United States Army.
Action Date: 17-Jan-67
Service: Army
Rank: Captain
Company: Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Regiment: 2d Brigade
Division: 1st Infantry Division
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Defense Artillery) John Winslow Lawrence, Jr. (ASN: 0-93798), United States Army, for gallantry in action against a hostile force while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, in action on 17 January 1967, in the Republic of Vietnam. On that date, during Operation CEDAR FALLS, Captain Lawrence obtained information from a former Viet Cong of the presence of an enemy weapons cache and tunnel complex near Bong Cong village. Captain Lawrence unhesitatingly volunteered to lead the informant and an interpreter to investigate the suspected site. Captain Lawrence traveled several miles through dense, Viet Cong infested jungle exposing himself to enemy sniper fire while en route to his objective. Upon reaching the site, he was subjected to intense small arms fire from an enemy squad guarding the cache. Captain Lawrence, with complete disregard for his personal safety, braved the intense enemy fire as he placed accurate rifle fire on the Viet Cong and threw hand grenades into their position. Captain Lawrence's aggressive action completely disorganized the insurgents and forced them to withdraw. He then entered the tunnel and captured several weapons and numerous documents vital to his unit's operation. Captain Lawrence's unquestionable valor in close combat against numerically superior hostile forces is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division and the United States Army.
Action Date: 17-Jan-67
Service: Army
Rank: Captain
Company: Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Regiment: 2d Brigade
Division: 1st Infantry Division
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POSTED ON 6.5.2011
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
John is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Farmington, Stafford County,NH.
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