Lawrence Williamson

Seaman Apprentice Lawrence Williamson in uniform photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Renville

Date of Loss:

Recovered:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Seaman Apprentice
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action when aboard the USS Vincennes during the Battle of Savo Island.

Biography:

born Eagle Grove, Iowa 9 Feb 21 resident Renville County, ND; entered US Navy Mpls, MN 13 Apr 42; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 10 Aug 42 South Pacific Area; listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines.