| Lawrence N. Guarino | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Larry" |
| Born | April 16, 1922 Newark, New Jersey |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1943 - 1975[1] |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Force Cross Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star – 2 Purple Heart - 2 |
| Other work | Author |
Lawrence N. "Larry" Guarino (born April 16, 1922) was U.S. Air Force officer and veteran of three wars.[2] Shot down on his 50th combat mission, he spent more than 8 years as a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War and earned the Air Force Cross. As a POW at the Hanoi Hilton, he shared a cell with John McCain, future senior United States Senator from Arizona and Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election. He authored A P.O.W.’s STORY: 2801 Days in Hanoi about his experiences in captivity. Colonel Guarino retired to Satellite Beach and Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.