Charles W Lawrence served his country in World War II.
5th (BW) Bomb Wing
5th (HQ) Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron
Information on Charles Lawrence is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on COL Lawrence. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Charles Lawrence's military record please contact us.
AM/2OLC
Air Medal 
Oak Leaf Cluster
05/14/1944
GO: 450
General Order
15th AF
COL
Orlando FL
19JAN1944-29APR1944
For meritorious achievement in aerial flight while participating in sustained operational activities against the enemy
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross
06/19/1944
GO: 1153
General Order
15th Air Force
COL
Orlando FL
04JUN1944-11JUN1944
Wing Cdr & pilot of heavy bombardment type acft; leading 1st shuttle-bombing mission & 1st Allied Air Task Force fm Italy to Russia
DFC/1OLC
Distinguished Flying Cross Oak Leaf Cluster
07/07/1944
GO: 1639
General Order
15th Air Force
BGEN
Orlando FL
3/Jan/1944
Pilot of B-17 type acft who led his gp on a bombing mission against a vitally important & heavily defended enemy industrial ctr in Italy
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