| Lawrence V. Castner | |
| Fullname: | Lawrence Varsi Castner |
| Birth Date: | May 1, 1902 |
| Birth Place: | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Death Place: | Oakland, California, United States |
| Sport: | Fencing |
| Collegeteam: | West Point Military Academy Class of 1923 |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
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]
Lawrence V. Castner was born in San Francisco on May 1, 1902.[1] [3] He is the son of Major General Joseph Compton Castner.[4] He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1923.[5]
For his service in Alaska, he earned the Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit.[3] [5]
He died at his mother's home in Oakland, California on December 7, 1949, after a long illness, and was buried at San Francisco National Cemetery.[3] [5]