William C. Lawe Military person

William Clare Lawe (January 26, 1910–June 4, 1942) was a United States Navy sailor who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his role in the Battle of Midway during World War II. Subsequently, a U.S. Navy destroyer was named in his honor.

Personal facts

William C. Lawe
Birth dateJanuary 26, 1910
Birth place
Carson City Michigan
Date of deathJune 04, 1942
Place of death
Midway Atoll

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations
Battle of Midway
World War II
military branch
United States Navy
military unit
VT-8
service start1928
service end1942

William C. Lawe on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/w8/william_c_lawe.htm