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Private Lawrence Williams was a member of the 2nd Airborne Ranger Company, an all-Black unit, which arrived in South Korea at the end of December 1950. They were attached to the 32nd Regimental Combat Team, under the 7th Infantry. The unit was often referred to as the "Buffalo Rangers".
He was Killed in Action while fighting the Chinese near the villge of Majori-ri, South Korea on 14 January 1951.
"The 2nd Ranger Company paid a heavy price for their actions at Majori-ri. Eighth Rangers were killed in action: Corporal Richard Glover, Corporal J.T. Holley, Corporal Milton Johnson, Corporal Frank King, Jr, Private First Class Charles D. Scott, Private First Class Robert St Thomas, Private First Class Herman L. Rembart, and Private Lawrence Williams."
