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Millard
Lewis
1906-12-08

–

1993-02-13

Born:

Washington

, 

D.C.

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Millard Lewis graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1930. He retired in 1962 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    98th Combat Wing

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Millard Lewis, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 98th Combat Wing, in Europe from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Lewis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Millard Lewis, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1959 – 1962
    Department of the Air Force, Special Orders G-80 (September 18, 1962)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Millard Lewis, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1959 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Lewis culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.