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William P. Lawrence
VADM · USN
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William P. Lawrence
VADM · USN
07/07/1947 – 01/28/1986
Service Details
School / Education
US Naval Academy
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Dist. Service Medal
Service Years
07/07/1947 – 01/28/1986
Theaters of Service
Korea, Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VF 193
VF-14
VF 143
Service Organizations
Assn of Nav Av, Pres
Nat FtbalFdn/HallFam
Nat Colleg Athl Assn
Achievements & Story
Graduated #1 in class, Naval Test Pilot School. 1st Nav Aviator to fly twice the speed of sound in a Navy plane (F8U-3 Crusader). POW in N. Vietnam from 1967-1973.