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Lawrence Writer was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on February 15, 1968, and was held until his release on March 14, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 15, 1968 – March 14, 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain Lawrence Daniel Writer, United States Air Force, for heroic actions against an enemy armed force while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and interrogators and guards kept constant pressure on this officer through harassment, intimidation, and cruelties from which they hoped to gain information and cooperative participation in their propaganda exercises. This individual heroically resisted their treatment in a manner which served as an inspiration to others in the camp and reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 15, 1968 – March 14, 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain Lawrence Daniel Writer, United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 15 February 1968 to 14 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 15, 1968 – March 14, 1973

    Captain Lawrence Daniel Writer, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from February 15, 1968 until his release on March 14, 1973.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Lawrence Daniel Writer, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Writer culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    389th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    366th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    DaNang Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    February 15, 1968

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Lawrence Daniel Writer, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4D Weapon Systems Officer of the 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, Vietnam, in action in Southeast Asia on 15 February 1968. On that date, Captain Writer’s aircraft made repeated attacks against an armed convoy of forty trucks carrying men and supplies toward the Demilitarized Zone. Despite adverse weather conditions which necessitated extremely low-level passes in the face of intense, accurate antiaircraft fire, and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Captain Writer’s aircraft damaged several trucks, setting four on fire, and succeeded in stopping the entire convoy. The courage and outstanding airmanship demonstrated by Captain Writer in stopping the convoy significantly degraded the North Vietnamese logistics capabilities. By his gallantry and devotion to duty Captain Writer has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.