Dewitt Clinton Lewis (July 30, 1822–June 28, 1899) was a

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soldier who served in the 97th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...

. Lewis received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...

. Lewis's medal was won for his actions at the

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on June 16, 1862. He was honored with the award on April 23, 1896. Lewis was from

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Medal of Honor citation

Dewitt Clinton Lewis Medal of Honor Marker

He is interred at the

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in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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: * 1822 births 1899 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials at Oaklands Cemetery People from West Chester, Pennsylvania People of Pennsylvania in the American Civil War United States Army Medal of Honor recipients United States Army officers {{US-army-bio-stub

Medal of Honor citation

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