Dewitt Clinton Lewis


Dewitt Clinton Lewis 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

He is interred at the Oaklands Cemetery in West Chester, Pennsylvania.