Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 08
1. Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN Marker - Panel 1
"Be first a person of honor."
Test Pilot - First to fly Mach II in Naval Aircraft
Korea, F2H Banshee
Vietnam, F-4 Phantom
Prisoner of War, Vietnam 1967-1973
Superintendent, United States Naval Academy
Commander, U.S. Third Fleet
Chief, U.S. Naval Personnel
[Panel 2:]
Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Silver Star(3)
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star with Combat V
Purple Heart (2)
Air Medal (3)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V (2)
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Unit Commendation (with Silver Star)
POW Medal
National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star)
Korean Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal (3 Bronze Stars)
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
[Panel 3:]
USNA Brigade Commander
USNA Three sport athlete
Gold Medal, National Football Foundation
and College Hall of Fame
USNA Brigade Honor Concept, co-developer
USNA Distinguished Graduate
The first verse of the "Star-Spangled Banner" asks a question:
O'
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O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
"As long as our country has great patriots like Bill
Lawrence, the answer to this question will forever be
a resounding, Yes!" - Ross Perot
[Panel 4:]
"And o'er the world as I may roam,
No place exceeds my boyhood home.
And oh how much I long to see
My Native land, my Tennessee."
-Composed by-
William Porter Lawrence
while in solitary confinement as a Vietnam POW
- Designated State Poem of Tennessee
Erected 2008.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Sports • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal, and the Valor in Aerial Operations series lists.
Location. 38° 58.922′ N, 76° 28.838′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on Cooper Road just south of Holloway Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the U.S. Naval Academy at the main entrance to the Wesley A. Brown Field House. Vehicle access and parking may be
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 08
2. Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN Marker - Panel 2
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norman Scott Natatorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Severn and the United States Naval Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Old Fort Severn (within shouting distance of this marker); Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale (within shouting distance of this marker); Butler in Annapolis (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burning of the Brig "Peggy Stewart" (about 300 feet away); Japanese Ambassador Hirosi Saito (about 500 feet away); HMS Confiance Cannon (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Also see . . . VADM William P. Lawrence. (Submitted on October 26, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Tonkin Gulf, Hanoi Hilton
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 08
3. Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN Marker - 3
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 08
4. Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN Marker - Panel 4
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 08
5. Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN Memorial
at entrance to the Wesley A. Brown Field House, USNA.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,957 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
