Zf734. This is the only picture we have of then ct. Hayden Lawrence and it is from this URL:
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-From this time on, wherever the tank battalions were sent the members of 17th Ordnance were there with them. The company members often made repairs to tanks on the frontlines and under enemy fire.
-When the Japanese had been wiped out, 17th Ordnance helped with the recovery of the tank and put the tank on its side to remove the dirt and recover the bodies of the crew. The tank was put back into use after repairs were made.
-As Gen. King left to negotiate the surrender, he went through the area held by B Company and spoke to the men from the company and men from 17th Ordnance. He said to them, “Boys. I’m going to get us the best deal I can. When you get home, don’t ever let anyone say to you, you surrendered. I was the one who surrendered.”
-It is not known where, but at some point on the march, he escaped into the hills with PFC Robert Schletterer, PFC James Boyd, Capt. Richard Kadel, Pvt. Frank Gyovai, and Pvt. George Mogyorosi of 17th Ordnance.
-Pvt Hayden R. Lawrence was executed on Thursday, September 23, 1943. The witnesses, stated that Hayden was tied to a tree and used for bayonet practice which was held at Angeles City Catholic Cemetery, Angeles City, Central Luzon, Philippine Islands. After he died, he was buried in the cemetery.