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William R. Lawley Jr.
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William Robert Lawley Jr. (August 23, 1920 – May 30, 1999) was a United States Army Air Forces officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.[1]
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William Robert Lawley Jr. | |
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Born | (1920-08-23)August 23, 1920 Leeds, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | May 30, 1999(1999-05-30) (aged 78) Montgomery, Alabama |
Place of burial | Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1942 - 1972 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 364th Bombardment Squadron, 305th Bomb Group (Heavy) |
Commands held | 55th Air Refueling Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Legion of Merit Purple Heart Air Medal (2) |
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