Leonard G. Lawton interview

Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Extent:
2 items
Language:
English
Biographical / historical:

Leonard G. Lawton was born in 1919 in Orlando, Florida and entered the United States Marine Corps following his graduation from Stetson University in 1941. After completing boot camp and officer training, he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific Theater where he saw extensive action and witnessed firsthand the conditions of jungle fighting. Lawton was awarded:

  • The Silver Star for action on Guadalcanal
  • The Purple Heart for a wound received in November 1942
  • Two Presidential Unit citations
  • one personal letter of citation from Admiral William Halsey

Physical facet:
Transcript (28 pages) and audio (duration 00:03:38)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Parent restrictions:
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