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Frank C. Lewis

LCDR · USN

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Frank C. Lewis

LCDR · USN

03/15/1941 – 11/20/1945

Louisville, KY

Service Details

School / Education

Purdue University

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Distinguished Flying Cross

Service Years

03/15/1941 – 11/20/1945

Theaters of Service

WWII Pacific

Aircraft Flown

SBD Dauntless F6F Hellcat

Duty Assignments

USS Essex VB-9, 1943-44
USS Lexington, 1945
USS Yorktown VBF-9, 1945

Service Organizations

USS Essex Assoc.

Achievements & Story

Carrier dive-bomber and fighter pilot. Carrier Pilot Division Leader. Credited two aerial Japanese kills, 1945 (1 Zeke, 1 Zero). Served two tours in WW II Pacific 1943-45.