Date of Incident11/13/1942
ConflictWorld War II 1941-1945
IncidentNaval Battle of Guadalcanal 11/12/42 - 11/15/42
RankPetty Officer Third Class
UnitUSS Monssen (DD 436)
StatusMissing in Action
Ship's Cook Third Class Lewis was reported missing in action after the destroyer USS Monssen (DD 436) was sunk during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. His name is listed on the Walls of the Missing in the Manila American Cemetery.
Narrative researched and written by National Purple Heart Hall of Honor staff