Korean War
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Service # | 3654302 |
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Unit | 561 LST |
Rank | Fireman U.S. Navy |
Date of Death | March 2 1952 |
Status | Missing In Action |
Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Honolulu Memorial |
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Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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Korean Service Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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Purple Heart
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Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
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Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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United Nations Service Medal
Fireman (E3) Lewis was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Fireman E3 Lewis served aboard the Landing Ship Tank (LST) 561. He was Killed in Action while engaged with the enemy in Korea on March 2, 1952. His remains were not recovered.