Lawson H. M. Sanderson

Lawson Harry McPhearson Sanderson
Sanderson as brigadier general, USMC.
Nickname(s)"Sandy"
Born(1895-07-22)July 22, 1895
Shelton, Washington, US
DiedJune 11, 1973(1973-06-11) (aged 77)
San Diego, California, US
Place of Burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1917–1951
Rank Major general
Service number0-860
CommandsMarine Air, West Coast
4th Marine Aircraft Wing
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aircraft Group 11
Marine Aircraft Group 42
Battles / warsWorld War I
Banana Wars

World War II

AwardsLegion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross

Lawson Harry McPhearson Sanderson (July 22, 1895 – June 11, 1973) was an aviation pioneer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He is most noted for his effort in development of the dive bombing technique.[1] As commanding officer of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Sanderson accepted the Japanese surrender of Wake Island at the end of World War II.

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