Kathryn Barbara Lawrence ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from North Dakota
On August 4, 1943 Pilot Lawrence was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ She served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ She is remembered by the people of North Dakota. ★ May her positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 508438 |
Name | Kathryn Barbara Lawrence |
From | Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
Birth Date | December 3, 1920 |
Casualty Date | August 4, 1943 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
Specialty | Pilot |
Unit/Group | Women Airforce Service Pilots WASP |
Casualty Type | Died Non-battle |
Location | Sweetwater, Texas |
Burial | Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
Additional Details
Kathryn Barbara "Kay" Lawrence was born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was a graduate of the University of North Dakota. She entered flight training at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas on July 10, 1943.
On August 4, 1943 she was piloting her single engine Fairchild PT-19A #42-34157 during a routine training flight at Avenger Field. She went into an uncontrolled spin and she bailed out. Her parachute failed to open and she was found 150 feet from her crashed aircraft. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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