James F. Lawrence Jr.
James Fugate Lawrence Jr. | |
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| Born | March 17, 1918 Rutledge, Tennessee, US |
| Died | September 18, 2006 (aged 88) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1972 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Bronze Star w/ Combat "V" (2) Purple Heart |
James Fugate Lawrence Jr. (March 17, 1918 – September 18, 2006) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps brigadier general. He was awarded the Navy Cross during the Korean War and later became the first Marine lawyer general officer.