Background
Layman, Lawrence was born on October 28, 1930 in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. Son of Archibald A. and Zoe Ellen (Hoke) Layman.
Layman, Lawrence was born on October 28, 1930 in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. Son of Archibald A. and Zoe Ellen (Hoke) Layman.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1952; Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1972.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1952; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1979; service to, Korea and Vietnam deputy commander, Naval Telecommunications Command, 1978-1979; director command, control and communications systems, United States European Command, 1979-1981; vice director, Defense Communications Agency, Washington, 1981-1983; director, Naval Communications, Washington, 1983-1986; director space command and control, Office Chief Naval Operations, Washington, 1986-1989; retired, Office Chief Naval Operations, Washington, 1989.
Married Carmen Elizabeth Meyer, October 5, 1953. Children: Linda Carmen, Lawrence, Harry Arthur, John Robert.