Date of Incident10/25/1944
ConflictWorld War II 1941-1945
IncidentBattle off Samar 10/25/44
RankSeaman 2nd Class
UnitUSS Gambier Bay (CVE 73)
StatusMIA later declared dead
Seaman Second Class Lewis was reported missing in action 25 October 1944, after USS Gambier Bay (CVE 73) was sunk during the Battle off Samar. He was declared dead 26 October 1945. His name is listed on the Walls of the Missing in the Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines.
Narrative researched and written by Hall of Honor staff.