Lewis, DeWitt Clinton, 1822-1899

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Captain 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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Beaufort County (S.C.)
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Carolina--Beaufort County
United States
West Chester (Pa.)
United States
Pennsylvania
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African Americans
African American soldiers
Desertion, Military
Mutiny
Soldiers
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Birth 1822-07-30

Death 1899-06-28

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