Roy Lee Lawson was born November 2, 1928 in Hotchkiss WV the son of James D. And Mary Rose Lawson. He grew up in the community of South Webster in Scioto County OH and graduated from its high school. On November 28, 1950 he enlisted in the U. S. Army at Fort Knox KY. He would spend the majority of his service in Company B 48th Armored Infantry. From April of 1951 to March 1952 he served
overseas in Korea. He was promoted to Sergeant on March 14, 1952. One night his company commander ordered him to take an ambush patrol after 15 Red soldiers. They were lying in a valley near "Heartbreak Ridge". Pushing through a wet ravine a scout saw the Red soldiers ahead. Sergeant Lawson moved his men into position to ambush the Reds. Just as they opened fire, another 15 Reds opened fire on them from a hill. Lawson saw several of his comrads fall to the ground wounded. Realizing they were cut off from
their company, he prepared them for a long seige. The patrol soon ran out of ammunition. Sgt. Lawson started himself out for supplies. Alone, he made his way through enemy fire and reached his company. Loading himself with ammunition, he made the tortuous return trip unseen. Having resupplied his men, Sgt. Lawson called for artillery support with his walkie talkie. So accurate were his radio instructions, that the artillery shells decimated the enemy in a short time. He received the Korean Service Medal, three Bronze Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. Lawson also received a Commendation Ribbon with pendent for Meritorious Achievement and was wounded in action. He was discharged from active service at Camp Roberts CA on August 15, 1952. Lawson was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a member of the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years. He was a member of Laborers Local 83 of Portsmouth. He married Joyce Chandler on September 14, 1967. The couple moved to the village of Beaver soon after their marriage. Mr. Lawson died at his home in Beaver on May 26, 2002. He was laid to rest in Beaver Union Cemetery and was survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
This record was added respectfully by Jerry Gowins Jr. in memory of all American soldiers. We are free because of men like this.
overseas in Korea. He was promoted to Sergeant on March 14, 1952. One night his company commander ordered him to take an ambush patrol after 15 Red soldiers. They were lying in a valley near "Heartbreak Ridge". Pushing through a wet ravine a scout saw the Red soldiers ahead. Sergeant Lawson moved his men into position to ambush the Reds. Just as they opened fire, another 15 Reds opened fire on them from a hill. Lawson saw several of his comrads fall to the ground wounded. Realizing they were cut off from
their company, he prepared them for a long seige. The patrol soon ran out of ammunition. Sgt. Lawson started himself out for supplies. Alone, he made his way through enemy fire and reached his company. Loading himself with ammunition, he made the tortuous return trip unseen. Having resupplied his men, Sgt. Lawson called for artillery support with his walkie talkie. So accurate were his radio instructions, that the artillery shells decimated the enemy in a short time. He received the Korean Service Medal, three Bronze Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. Lawson also received a Commendation Ribbon with pendent for Meritorious Achievement and was wounded in action. He was discharged from active service at Camp Roberts CA on August 15, 1952. Lawson was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a member of the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years. He was a member of Laborers Local 83 of Portsmouth. He married Joyce Chandler on September 14, 1967. The couple moved to the village of Beaver soon after their marriage. Mr. Lawson died at his home in Beaver on May 26, 2002. He was laid to rest in Beaver Union Cemetery and was survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
This record was added respectfully by Jerry Gowins Jr. in memory of all American soldiers. We are free because of men like this.
Roy Lee Lawson was born November 2, 1928 in Hotchkiss WV the son of James D. And Mary Rose Lawson. He grew up in the community of South Webster in Scioto County OH and graduated from its high school. On November 28, 1950 he enlisted in the U. S. Army at Fort Knox KY. He would spend the majority of his service in Company B 48th Armored Infantry. From April of 1951 to March 1952 he served
overseas in Korea. He was promoted to Sergeant on March 14, 1952. One night his company commander ordered him to take an ambush patrol after 15 Red soldiers. They were lying in a valley near "Heartbreak Ridge". Pushing through a wet ravine a scout saw the Red soldiers ahead. Sergeant Lawson moved his men into position to ambush the Reds. Just as they opened fire, another 15 Reds opened fire on them from a hill. Lawson saw several of his comrads fall to the ground wounded. Realizing they were cut off from
their company, he prepared them for a long seige. The patrol soon ran out of ammunition. Sgt. Lawson started himself out for supplies. Alone, he made his way through enemy fire and reached his company. Loading himself with ammunition, he made the tortuous return trip unseen. Having resupplied his men, Sgt. Lawson called for artillery support with his walkie talkie. So accurate were his radio instructions, that the artillery shells decimated the enemy in a short time. He received the Korean Service Medal, three Bronze Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. Lawson also received a Commendation Ribbon with pendent for Meritorious Achievement and was wounded in action. He was discharged from active service at Camp Roberts CA on August 15, 1952. Lawson was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a member of the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years. He was a member of Laborers Local 83 of Portsmouth. He married Joyce Chandler on September 14, 1967. The couple moved to the village of Beaver soon after their marriage. Mr. Lawson died at his home in Beaver on May 26, 2002. He was laid to rest in Beaver Union Cemetery and was survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
This record was added respectfully by Jerry Gowins Jr. in memory of all American soldiers. We are free because of men like this.
overseas in Korea. He was promoted to Sergeant on March 14, 1952. One night his company commander ordered him to take an ambush patrol after 15 Red soldiers. They were lying in a valley near "Heartbreak Ridge". Pushing through a wet ravine a scout saw the Red soldiers ahead. Sergeant Lawson moved his men into position to ambush the Reds. Just as they opened fire, another 15 Reds opened fire on them from a hill. Lawson saw several of his comrads fall to the ground wounded. Realizing they were cut off from
their company, he prepared them for a long seige. The patrol soon ran out of ammunition. Sgt. Lawson started himself out for supplies. Alone, he made his way through enemy fire and reached his company. Loading himself with ammunition, he made the tortuous return trip unseen. Having resupplied his men, Sgt. Lawson called for artillery support with his walkie talkie. So accurate were his radio instructions, that the artillery shells decimated the enemy in a short time. He received the Korean Service Medal, three Bronze Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. Lawson also received a Commendation Ribbon with pendent for Meritorious Achievement and was wounded in action. He was discharged from active service at Camp Roberts CA on August 15, 1952. Lawson was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a member of the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years. He was a member of Laborers Local 83 of Portsmouth. He married Joyce Chandler on September 14, 1967. The couple moved to the village of Beaver soon after their marriage. Mr. Lawson died at his home in Beaver on May 26, 2002. He was laid to rest in Beaver Union Cemetery and was survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
This record was added respectfully by Jerry Gowins Jr. in memory of all American soldiers. We are free because of men like this.
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