James F. Lawrence Jr.

James F. Lawrence Jr.
James F. Lawrence Jr.
Born	March 17, 1918; Rutledge, Tennessee, US
Died	September 18, 2006 (aged 88); Bethesda, Maryland, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1941–1972
Rank	Brigadier General
Conflicts	World War II Guadalcanal campaign; Battle of Cape Gloucester; Occupation of Japan; Operation Beleaguer; ; Korean War Battle of Inchon; Second Battle of Seoul; Battle of Chosin Reservoir; ; 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.