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Lawrence
Floyd
Bradbury
February 20, 1920

–

September 23, 2004

Cemetery:

Normal Hill Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    324th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    44th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 22, 1945
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 9 (January 7, 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) Lawrence Floyd Bradbury, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, 1st Battalion, 324th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Aufhausen, Germany, on 22 April 1945. Captain Bradbury’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 44th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    324th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    44th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 44th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 168 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Lawrence Floyd Bradbury, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 324th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.