Lawrence Castner
American military officer and fencer (1902–1949)
勞倫斯·卡斯特納 · ローレンス・カストナー
- Born
- 1 May 1902, San Francisco
- Died
- 7 December 1949, Oakland
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer, businessperson, military officer
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.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | 1924 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q6500527 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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