Dewitt Clinton Lewis (July 30, 1822–June 28, 1899) was a Union Army soldier who served in the 97th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during 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][3][4]
Dewitt Clinton Lewis | |
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 Dewitt Clinton Lewis Medal of Honor marker in Oaklands Cemetery | |
| Born | July 30, 1822 West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | June 28, 1899 (aged 76) Morton, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Place of burial | Oaklands Cemetery, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | 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 |
Lewis was from West Chester, Pennsylvania.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
editWhile 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]
Death, funeral and interment
editLewis died at the age of seventy-nine at his home in Morton, Pennsylvania on June 28, 1899. Following funeral services at his home on July 1, a funeral procession involving the Fame Fire Company and members of the Grand Army of the Republic, and services at the cemetery's chapel, he was interred at the Oaklands Cemetery in West Chester, Pennsylvania.[5]
See also
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Dewitt Clinton Lewis Medal of Honor marker in Oaklands Cemetery -
Dewitt Clinton Lewis tombstone in Oaklands Cemetery
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Dewitt Clinton Lewis". Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on February 20, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
- ^ "Captain Lewis' Medal." West Chester, Pennsylvania: Daily Local News, April 21, 1896, p. 3 (subscription required).
- ^ *""DEWITT CLINTON LEWIS" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ "Lewis," in "Died." West Chester, Pennsylvania: Daily Local News, June 29, 1899, p. 3 (subscription required).
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