Years of service 1861 - 1864 Name Dewitt Lewis | Died June 28, 1899 Awards Medal of Honor | |
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Born July 30, 1822
West Chester, Pennsylvania ( 1822-07-30 ) Rank Captain
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Battles/wars Battle of Secessionville
American Civil War Unit 97th Pennsylvania Infantry Battles and wars Battle of Secessionville, American Civil War Service/branch United States Army, Union Army Allegiance United States of America, Union | ||
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. Lewis's medal was won for his actions at the Battle of Secessionville on June 16, 1862. He was honored with the award on April 23, 1896.
Lewis was from West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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.
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