Boger City in Lincolnton in Lincoln County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

"Skip" Lawing Place

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 23, 2024

1. "Skip" Lawing Place Marker

Inscription. This area dedicated to
the memory of
Sgt. Paul H. Lawing, Jr.
May 14, 1950 - June 14,1972

A dedicated high school student and athlete. U.S. Army Special Forces, Viet Nam, where his heroic actions saved the lives of twenty-two men from ambush. Truly he died that others might live.

Erected 1975 by V.F.W. and American Legion.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location. 35° 28.679′ N, 81° 15.557′ W. Memorial is in Lincolnton, North Carolina, in Lincoln County. It is in Boger City. It is at the intersection of North Aspen Street and Paul H. Lawing, Jr. Drive, on the right when traveling south on North Aspen Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 725 N Aspen St, Lincolnton NC 28092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds

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itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle of Ramsour's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Hoke (approx. ¼ mile away); Robert F. Hoke (approx. ¼ mile away); The Patriot Captains' Gravesite (approx. ¼ mile away); Whig Captains' Grave (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hoke-Reinhardt House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pleasant Retreat Academy (approx. 0.4 miles away); U.D.C. Memorial Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincolnton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Ramsour's Mill (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this memorial. The plaque and brick monument are at the southeast corner of Lincolnton High School, were Lawing attended.

Rear view "Skip" Lawing Place Marker at intersection of North Aspen St and Paul H Lawing Jr. Dr. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 23, 2024

2. Rear view "Skip" Lawing Place Marker at intersection of North Aspen St and Paul H Lawing Jr. Dr.

Full view of "Skip" Lawing Place Marker looking towards Lincolnton High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 23, 2024

3. Full view of "Skip" Lawing Place Marker looking towards Lincolnton High School

"Skip" Lawing Place grave marker, located at Hollybrook Cemetery, Section B image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 23, 2024

4. "Skip" Lawing Place grave marker, located at Hollybrook Cemetery, Section B

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.