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.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Laurence Castner Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
- ^ "Lawrence V. Castner". Olympedia. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
External links[]
- Laurence Castner at Olympedia
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- 1902 births
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