Lewis, DeWitt Clinton, 1822-1899
Variant namesCaptain serving in Union Army, Pennsylvania Volunteers, 97th Regiment, Company F, stationed chiefly in S.C. during Civil War; resident of West Chester, Pennsylvania; husband of Sarah Winterbottom Lewis; he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service during fighting, 16 June 1862 near Secessionville, S.C.; his three-year term of enlistment ended 3 Oct. 1864.
From the description of DeWitt Clinton Lewis papers, 1847-1899 (bulk, 1861-1864). (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 28413829
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| creatorOf | Lewis, DeWitt Clinton, 1822-1899. [Papers of DeWitt Clinton Lewis]. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Lewis, DeWitt Clinton, 1822-1899. DeWitt Clinton Lewis papers, 1847-1899 (bulk, 1861-1864). | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries |
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| correspondedWith | Lewis, Sarah Winterbottom | person |
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| associatedWith | United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 97th (1861-1865). Company F. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1822-07-30
Death 1899-06-28
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