SUMMARY
SGT Lawrence Jr. died
in Cambodia
on 5/16/1970
during the Vietnam War - Cambodia Incursion
as a member of Bravo Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Gun, Small Arms Fire'.
Lawrence Jr.
originated from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
.
DETAILS
On May 16, 1970, at 1340 hours, Company B engaged an unknown size enemy force about 3 kilometers inside Cambodia northwest of Katum at XT 253997. Artillery and air strikes were called in to assist in suppressing the enemy fire. Two Bobcats from Company B were killed and six were wounded in the contact.
At 2000 hours, Company C was on stand down at Tay Ninh Base Camp attending a floor show. A soldier from another unit attempted to gain entry to the show but was turned away. This soldier returned with an M-16 rifle and opened fire on the soldiers watching the show. Two Bobcats from Company C were murdered and ten were wounded.
A Specialist 4th Class named James E. Paul from the 125th Signal Battalion was later convicted in a Courts Martial of two counts of voluntary manslaughter and ten counts of assault to commit voluntary manslaughter.