Awards and Decorations
| Naval Aviator badge |
| Navy Distinguished Service Medal with two Award stars | |
| Silver Star with two award stars | |
| Legion of Merit | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | |
| Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device | |
| Purple Heart with award star | |
| Air Medal with Award numeral 3 | |
| Joint Service Commendation Medal | |
| Navy Commendation Medal | |
| Combat Action Ribbon | |
| Navy Unit Commendation with service star | |
| National Defense Service Medal | |
| Korean Service Medal | |
| Vietnam Service Medal with three service stars | |
| Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation | |
| United Nations Korea Medal | |
| Vietnam Campaign Medal |
- Legacy
- In 2000, the Naval Academy recognized Lawrence's contributions to his alma mater by presenting him with one of its Distinguished Graduate Awards.
- In 2004, Admiral Lawrence was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, in recognition of his athletic achievements both in high school and college.
- In 2009, the U.S. Navy named the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG-110) in his honor, sponsored by his widow and daughters.
- On 17 October 2008, a bronze statue of Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence was dedicated at the Naval Academy. The statue was a gift of the Naval Academy graduate and business tycoon H. Ross Perot.
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