Full name Lawrence Varsi Castner Nationality American | Sport Fencing Name Lawrence Castner | |
Born May 1, 1902 ( 1902-05-01 ) San Francisco, California, United States College team West Point Military Academy Class of 1923 Died December 7, 1949, Oakland, California, United States | ||
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. His greatest acclaim came during World War II, when he led a unit known as Castner's Cutthroats in Alaska.
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