A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Samuel Lawrence.

Lawrence Medal

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Samuel Lawrence.

A naval officer, born in Burlington, New Jersey, Oct. 1, 1781; died June 5, 1813. He became lieutenant in 1802, distinguished himself in the war with Tripoli, and in 1811 became captain of the Hornet.

James Lawrence

A naval officer, born in Burlington, New Jersey, Oct. 1, 1781; died June 5, 1813. He became lieutenant…