Lawrence Layman
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral Upper Half |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
| Wall | JJ |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 3 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Command at Sea, Surface Warfare, Navy Distinguished Service, Defense Superior Service, Legion of Merit w/Gold Star
Rear Admiral Layman, a Naval Academy Graduate, completed over 40 years of Naval Service. At sea he commanded the USS Joseph Strauss and the USS Horne, "America's Finest Cruiser." His service ashore included Director of Command and Control for the United States European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, Vice Director of the Defense Communications Agency followed by Director of Naval Communications for the Chief of Naval Operations. His last assignment was Director Space, Command and Control reporting directly to the CNO. He was the second recipient of the "Old Salt" Award. "His distinguished service, unparalleled expertise, and extraordinary dedication to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Donated by family & crews of USS Horne and USS Joseph Strauss
Plaque Wall Map
