William Clare Lawe (January 26, 1910–June 4, 1942) was a United States Navy sailor who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart for his role in the Battle of Midway during World War II. His unit was attached to Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8) which was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their courageous performance. Subsequently, a U.S. Navy destroyer was named in his honor.