Robert de Treville Lawrence, III

Background

III, Robert de Treville Lawrence, was born on June 21, 1915 in Atlanta.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University Georgia, 1937.

Career

Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1941, advanced through ranks to lieutenant colonel, 1951. With, World World War II China, Burma, India. With Korean War; member foreign service United States Department State, 1952—1973.

Retired, 1975; founder Vinifera Wine Growers Association, The Plains, Virginia, since 1973, president, editor quarterly journal, since 1973.

Achievements

• Robert de Treville Lawrence, III has been listed as a noteworthy wine grower association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Society Enologists.

Interests

• Conservation, preservation, hunting, fishing, tennis.

Connections

Married Lelia Aiken Turner, September 15, 1944. Children: R. de Treville IV, Lelia Randolph Lawrence Clark, Caro McDonald Lawrence Slingluff.