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Luther Mac Lawrence
First Name:
Luther Mac
Middle Name:
MacBee
Last Name:
Lawrence
Birthplace:
Bertie County, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: While crossing the English channel his ship was hit. Last seen going below deck to helped trapped and injured men escape. Buried at Normandy, France and a memorial marker placed.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Personal Details
Education Details:
Central High School, Charlotte, graduate 1942, NC State College 1942-43
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Luther C. (Annie P.) Lawrence - Colerain, NC
Christine Lawrence, 1st Lt. US Medical Corps, age 25; Harold Lawrence, age 17; Jane Lawrence, 6 years; Margaret Lawrence, age 14
Mr. & Mrs. G. V. (Vera B.) Lawrence, 2025 Briarwood Rd., Charlotte, NC - Uncle and Aunt, lived with them while attending HS here
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: Mar 1943
Military Rank:
Technical Sergeant
Military Unit:
American Ranger, 66th Infantry Division, 264th Infantry, Co B
KIA Date:
12/25/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
English Channel, near Cherbourg, France
Military Details:
Fort Bragg, NC, Camp Blanding, FL, Camp Robinson, AR, Camp Rucker, AL, England, France
Awards:
Purple Heart, Soldiers Medal for Valor
Source:
Newsprint and family information