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Navy Federal Credit Union
Lewis
Clarke
Lucas
November 3, 1867

–

March 6, 1939

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Lewis Lucas graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1889. In 1901 he was assigned to the Marine Corps Rifle Team and competed for the Hilton Trophy at Sea Girt, New Jersey. As a Lieutenant Colonel he attended the Army War College in 1910 and thereafter served in various command until he retired following a year of sick leave in 1915. He was recalled to active duty during World War I and served for fourteen years on the Navy’s General Board. In 1932 he was returned to the retired list.

Awards Received

  • Marine Corps Brevet Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    1st Marine (Huntington’s) Battalion

    Action Date:

    June 13, 1898
    Marine Corps Orders No. 26 (June 27, 1921)

    The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in transmitting to First Lieutenant Lewis Clarke Lucas, United States Marine Corps, the Brevet Medal which is awarded in accordance with Marine Corps Order No. 26 (1921), for conspicuous conduct in battle while serving with Company D, First Marine (Huntington’s) Battalion, at Guantanamo, Cuba, on 13 June 1898. On 10 August 1898, First Lieutenant Lucas is appointed Captain, by brevet, to take rank from 13 June 1898.