Lawrence V. Castner
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Lawrence Varsi Castner |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
May 1, 1902 San Francisco, California, United States |
| Died |
December 7, 1949 (aged 47) Oakland, California, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
| College team | West Point Military Academy Class of 1923 |
Lawrence Varsi Castner (May 1, 1902 – December 7, 1949) was an American businessman, fencer and military officer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1] His greatest acclaim came during World War II, when he led a unit known as Castner's Cutthroats in Alaska.
References
- ↑ "Laurence Castner Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
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