This photo was taken in California right after my grandfather got back from the WW II Pacific campaign. He was a Sargent At Arms in the 47th SeaBees. Going from right to left, my grandfather James Frederick Lawrence (and his ever present cigar cupped in his hand), my paternal grandmother Mildred, my great-uncle Doug, and my great-aunt Emerald. James entered the service on Armistice Day, Nov 11, 1942. He was gone from home (Tulsa) for 3 straight years with no leave. He had been a police officer in Tulsa, and would later go on to be Police and Fire Commissioner as well (1948-1950). He looks pretty good for having survived a severe case of malaria overseas. He could be a bruiser, but he had a soft heart too. He passed away February 7, 2001. My grandmother passed on April 23, 2002. View full size.
This photo was taken in California right after my grandfather got back from the WW II Pacific campaign. He was a Sargent At Arms in the 47th SeaBees. Going from right to left, my grandfather James Frederick Lawrence (and his ever present cigar cupped in his hand), my paternal grandmother Mildred, my great-uncle Doug, and my great-aunt Emerald. James entered the service on Armistice Day, Nov 11, 1942. He was gone from home (Tulsa) for 3 straight years with no leave. He had been a police officer in Tulsa, and would later go on to be Police and Fire Commissioner as well (1948-1950). He looks pretty good for having survived a severe case of malaria overseas. He could be a bruiser, but he had a soft heart too. He passed away February 7, 2001. My grandmother passed on April 23, 2002. | Click image for Comments. | Home | Browse All Photos