Korean War
| Service # | 16331019 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 4 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Lewis was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Lewis was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. In Korea, he was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was part of the offensive that drove the enemy across the 38th parallel. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on June 3, 1951 and died of those wounds the following day.