Dewitt Clinton Lewis
| Dewitt Clinton Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 30, 1822 West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 28, 1899 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1864 |
| Rank |
Captain Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Company F, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars |
Battle of Secessionville American Civil War |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Dewitt Clinton Lewis (July 30, 1822–June 28, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Lewis received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Lewis's medal was won for his actions at the Battle of Secessionville on June 16, 1862.[1] He was honored with the award on April 23, 1896.[2]
Lewis was from West Chester, Pennsylvania.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
While retiring with his men before a heavy fire of canister shot at short range, returned in the face of the enemy's fire and rescued an exhausted private of his company who but for this timely action would have lost his life by drowning in the morass through which the troops were retiring.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Dewitt Clinton Lewis". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ↑ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 2, 2014.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""DEWITT CLINTON LEWIS" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
- "Dewitt Clinton Lewis". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
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