The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Charles White Lawrence (ASN: 0-15194), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility while serving as Commanding Officer 5th Bombardment Wing, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in the Mediterranean Theater of Action from February 1944 to May 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lawrence and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
99th Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles White Lawrence (ASN: 0-15194), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer of the 99th Bombardment Group and later as Commanding Officer of the 5th Bombardment Wing during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
5th Bombardment WingAction Date:
1943 – 1945
Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles White Lawrence (ASN: 0-15194), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Commanding Officer 5th Bombardment Wing from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lawrence and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
99th Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles White Lawrence (ASN: 0-15194), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer of the 99th Bombardment Group and later as Commanding Officer of the 5th Bombardment Wing during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.