Lawrence Heyworth Jr.
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BornFebruary 10, 1921
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 4, 2003 (aged 82)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Navy
Lawrence Heyworth Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 10, 1921 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 4, 2003 (aged 82) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1973 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands | Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Navy and Marine Corps Medal Bronze Star Medal (2) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
Lawrence Heyworth Jr. (February 10, 1921 – May 4, 2003) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He was superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, from June 22 to July 20, 1968.[1] He was a 1943 graduate of the Naval Academy. He was one of the 32 finalists for NASA Astronaut Group 1 in 1959, but ultimately was not selected.[2] His grandson is Lieutenant Commander Lawrence Heyworth IV, who served as commanding officer of USS Sentry from December 2015 to April 2017.[3]
