Richardson Lawrence C.

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Lawrence C. Richardson

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-30

State:

Virginia

Cemetery:

Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Virginia

Plot:

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Grave:

Decoration:

Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart

Comments:

Lawrence C. Richardson was born on March 16, 1919. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. He died on September 30, 1944 at the age of 25 in Italy and is now buried in the Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.