Vietnam War
| Unit | 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Indianola Iowa |
| Date of Death | July 20 1966 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
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Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Lewis was a member of the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On July 20, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a bombing mission about 10 miles south of Loc Binh, Lang Son Province, North Vietnam. He was ready to drop his bombs when his cockpit became full of smoke. His aircraft dove into the ground. His remains were recovered on June 21, 1989 and identified on August 25, 1989. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
