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*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Calvin T. Lewis (35736737), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 7th Cavalry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 9 March 1945, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. Private First Class Lewis' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 43 (1945)
* Calabarzon is a region in the Luzon Island group.
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The 1st Cavalry Division went on to be part of the Occupation Forces in Japan. The 7th Cavalry Regiment was stationed in downtown Tokyo and their quarters was made at the former Merchant Marine School. Several installations were named in honor of men killed in the battles for the Philippines. Lewis Field, the regimental athletic field, was named for D.S.C. winner, PFC Calvin Lewis of Company B who lost his life at Antipolo in the Luzon Campaign.
Submitted courtesy of steve s (47126287)
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Full DSC Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Calvin T. Lewis (ASN: 35736737), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Troop B, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 March 1945, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. When an advancing platoon was suddenly stopped and pinned to the ground by machine gun and rifle fire from a camouflaged Japanese bunker, Private First Class Lewis, an automatic rifleman, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt to locate and knock out the position. After carefully searching the terrain to the front, he located the bunker. Then, with complete disregard for his own safety, he succeeded in crawling to a point at the flank of the bunker and opening fire with his automatic rifle. After placing heavy fire through the gun slits on the side of the emplacement, he moved boldly to a position in front of it and in the face of heavy fire, began firing in the main opening. In the exchange of fire he was mortally wounded, but remained in his position engaging the enemy until all the occupants of the bunker were killed. Private First Class Lewis' outstanding heroism in the face of grave and certain death at the cost of his life was an inspiration to his comrades, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Submitted courtesy of BarryC (47806468)
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HONOR PAID A HERO WHO DIED IN ACTION
Posthumous award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Pfc. Calvin T. Lewis, who was killed March 9, 1945, in action in the Pacific, was made to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lewis, Glasgow route four, by Lt. E. M. Moss of the fifth service command at the anual [sic] Armistice Day program held by Barren County Post of the American Legion at the Barren county courthouse.
The citation accompanying the award to the Barren county boy read: “For extraordinary heroism in action in the Pacific theatre when an advancing platoon was suddenly stopped and pinned to the ground by machine gun and rifle fire from camouflaged Jap bunker.
“Pfc. Calvin T. Lewis, an automatic rifleman, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt to locate and knock out the position. After carefully searching the terrain to the front, he located the bunker. Then with complete disregard for his own safely he succeeded in crawling to a point at the flank of the bunker and opened fire with his automatic.
“After placing heavy fire thru the gun slits on the side of the emplacement, he moved boldy to a position in front of it and in the face of heavy fire, began firing in the main opening. In the exchange of fire he was mortally wounded, but remained in his position engaging the enemy until all the occupants of the bunker were killed.
“Pfc. Lewis’ outstanding heroism in the face of grave and certain death and the cost of his life was an inspiration to his comrades and in the highest tradition of the military service.”
The Armistice Day program was in charge of Major Richard L. Garnett, chairman of the local Post committee. County Attorney Brents Dickinson gave a short talk pertaining to the sacrifices made by service men of World War II to the cause of freedom and liberty. He paid especial tribute to Calvin Lewis, veteran who was honored on the program
The Glasgow Times – Nov 15, 1945
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Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999
Name: Calvin T Lewis
Date of Birth: 3 Feb 1922
County: Barren
Mother's Name: Ethel Nuckols
Volume Number: 012
Certificate Number: 05852
Volume Year: 1922
Home in 1930: Green, Platte, Missouri
Ray Lewis 34
Ethel Lewis 32
George R Lewis 11
Calvin L Lewis 8
Mary A Lewis 4
Andrew L Lewis 2
Home in 1940: Barren, Kentucky
Ray Lewis 44
Ethel Lewis 43
George R Lewis 20
Calvin Terry Lewis 18
Mary Alice Lewis 14
Andrew J Lewis 12
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His remains were re-interred from U.S. Armed Service Cemetery #1 to his final resting place at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.
U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Name: Calvin T Lewis
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant
Cemetery Name: Any private cemetery in Kentucky
Disposition: According to next of kin
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Service Number: 35736737
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Researched by Laura J. Stewart.
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*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Calvin T. Lewis (35736737), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 7th Cavalry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 9 March 1945, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. Private First Class Lewis' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 43 (1945)
* Calabarzon is a region in the Luzon Island group.
************************************************
The 1st Cavalry Division went on to be part of the Occupation Forces in Japan. The 7th Cavalry Regiment was stationed in downtown Tokyo and their quarters was made at the former Merchant Marine School. Several installations were named in honor of men killed in the battles for the Philippines. Lewis Field, the regimental athletic field, was named for D.S.C. winner, PFC Calvin Lewis of Company B who lost his life at Antipolo in the Luzon Campaign.
Submitted courtesy of steve s (47126287)
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Full DSC Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Calvin T. Lewis (ASN: 35736737), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Troop B, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 March 1945, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. When an advancing platoon was suddenly stopped and pinned to the ground by machine gun and rifle fire from a camouflaged Japanese bunker, Private First Class Lewis, an automatic rifleman, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt to locate and knock out the position. After carefully searching the terrain to the front, he located the bunker. Then, with complete disregard for his own safety, he succeeded in crawling to a point at the flank of the bunker and opening fire with his automatic rifle. After placing heavy fire through the gun slits on the side of the emplacement, he moved boldly to a position in front of it and in the face of heavy fire, began firing in the main opening. In the exchange of fire he was mortally wounded, but remained in his position engaging the enemy until all the occupants of the bunker were killed. Private First Class Lewis' outstanding heroism in the face of grave and certain death at the cost of his life was an inspiration to his comrades, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Submitted courtesy of BarryC (47806468)
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HONOR PAID A HERO WHO DIED IN ACTION
Posthumous award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Pfc. Calvin T. Lewis, who was killed March 9, 1945, in action in the Pacific, was made to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lewis, Glasgow route four, by Lt. E. M. Moss of the fifth service command at the anual [sic] Armistice Day program held by Barren County Post of the American Legion at the Barren county courthouse.
The citation accompanying the award to the Barren county boy read: “For extraordinary heroism in action in the Pacific theatre when an advancing platoon was suddenly stopped and pinned to the ground by machine gun and rifle fire from camouflaged Jap bunker.
“Pfc. Calvin T. Lewis, an automatic rifleman, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt to locate and knock out the position. After carefully searching the terrain to the front, he located the bunker. Then with complete disregard for his own safely he succeeded in crawling to a point at the flank of the bunker and opened fire with his automatic.
“After placing heavy fire thru the gun slits on the side of the emplacement, he moved boldy to a position in front of it and in the face of heavy fire, began firing in the main opening. In the exchange of fire he was mortally wounded, but remained in his position engaging the enemy until all the occupants of the bunker were killed.
“Pfc. Lewis’ outstanding heroism in the face of grave and certain death and the cost of his life was an inspiration to his comrades and in the highest tradition of the military service.”
The Armistice Day program was in charge of Major Richard L. Garnett, chairman of the local Post committee. County Attorney Brents Dickinson gave a short talk pertaining to the sacrifices made by service men of World War II to the cause of freedom and liberty. He paid especial tribute to Calvin Lewis, veteran who was honored on the program
The Glasgow Times – Nov 15, 1945
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Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999
Name: Calvin T Lewis
Date of Birth: 3 Feb 1922
County: Barren
Mother's Name: Ethel Nuckols
Volume Number: 012
Certificate Number: 05852
Volume Year: 1922
Home in 1930: Green, Platte, Missouri
Ray Lewis 34
Ethel Lewis 32
George R Lewis 11
Calvin L Lewis 8
Mary A Lewis 4
Andrew L Lewis 2
Home in 1940: Barren, Kentucky
Ray Lewis 44
Ethel Lewis 43
George R Lewis 20
Calvin Terry Lewis 18
Mary Alice Lewis 14
Andrew J Lewis 12
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His remains were re-interred from U.S. Armed Service Cemetery #1 to his final resting place at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.
U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Name: Calvin T Lewis
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant
Cemetery Name: Any private cemetery in Kentucky
Disposition: According to next of kin
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Service Number: 35736737
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Researched by Laura J. Stewart.
************************************************
************************************************
*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Calvin T. Lewis (35736737), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 7th Cavalry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 9 March 1945, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. Private First Class Lewis' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 43 (1945)
* Calabarzon is a region in the Luzon Island group.
************************************************
The 1st Cavalry Division went on to be part of the Occupation Forces in Japan. The 7th Cavalry Regiment was stationed in downtown Tokyo and their quarters was made at the former Merchant Marine School. Several installations were named in honor of men killed in the battles for the Philippines. Lewis Field, the regimental athletic field, was named for D.S.C. winner, PFC Calvin Lewis of Company B who lost his life at Antipolo in the Luzon Campaign.
Submitted courtesy of steve s (47126287)
************************************************
Full DSC Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Calvin T. Lewis (ASN: 35736737), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Troop B, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 March 1945, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. When an advancing platoon was suddenly stopped and pinned to the ground by machine gun and rifle fire from a camouflaged Japanese bunker, Private First Class Lewis, an automatic rifleman, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt to locate and knock out the position. After carefully searching the terrain to the front, he located the bunker. Then, with complete disregard for his own safety, he succeeded in crawling to a point at the flank of the bunker and opening fire with his automatic rifle. After placing heavy fire through the gun slits on the side of the emplacement, he moved boldly to a position in front of it and in the face of heavy fire, began firing in the main opening. In the exchange of fire he was mortally wounded, but remained in his position engaging the enemy until all the occupants of the bunker were killed. Private First Class Lewis' outstanding heroism in the face of grave and certain death at the cost of his life was an inspiration to his comrades, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Submitted courtesy of BarryC (47806468)
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HONOR PAID A HERO WHO DIED IN ACTION
Posthumous award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Pfc. Calvin T. Lewis, who was killed March 9, 1945, in action in the Pacific, was made to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lewis, Glasgow route four, by Lt. E. M. Moss of the fifth service command at the anual [sic] Armistice Day program held by Barren County Post of the American Legion at the Barren county courthouse.
The citation accompanying the award to the Barren county boy read: “For extraordinary heroism in action in the Pacific theatre when an advancing platoon was suddenly stopped and pinned to the ground by machine gun and rifle fire from camouflaged Jap bunker.
“Pfc. Calvin T. Lewis, an automatic rifleman, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt to locate and knock out the position. After carefully searching the terrain to the front, he located the bunker. Then with complete disregard for his own safely he succeeded in crawling to a point at the flank of the bunker and opened fire with his automatic.
“After placing heavy fire thru the gun slits on the side of the emplacement, he moved boldy to a position in front of it and in the face of heavy fire, began firing in the main opening. In the exchange of fire he was mortally wounded, but remained in his position engaging the enemy until all the occupants of the bunker were killed.
“Pfc. Lewis’ outstanding heroism in the face of grave and certain death and the cost of his life was an inspiration to his comrades and in the highest tradition of the military service.”
The Armistice Day program was in charge of Major Richard L. Garnett, chairman of the local Post committee. County Attorney Brents Dickinson gave a short talk pertaining to the sacrifices made by service men of World War II to the cause of freedom and liberty. He paid especial tribute to Calvin Lewis, veteran who was honored on the program
The Glasgow Times – Nov 15, 1945
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Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999
Name: Calvin T Lewis
Date of Birth: 3 Feb 1922
County: Barren
Mother's Name: Ethel Nuckols
Volume Number: 012
Certificate Number: 05852
Volume Year: 1922
Home in 1930: Green, Platte, Missouri
Ray Lewis 34
Ethel Lewis 32
George R Lewis 11
Calvin L Lewis 8
Mary A Lewis 4
Andrew L Lewis 2
Home in 1940: Barren, Kentucky
Ray Lewis 44
Ethel Lewis 43
George R Lewis 20
Calvin Terry Lewis 18
Mary Alice Lewis 14
Andrew J Lewis 12
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His remains were re-interred from U.S. Armed Service Cemetery #1 to his final resting place at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.
U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Name: Calvin T Lewis
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant
Cemetery Name: Any private cemetery in Kentucky
Disposition: According to next of kin
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Service Number: 35736737
************************************************
Researched by Laura J. Stewart.
************************************************
*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Calvin T. Lewis (35736737), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 7th Cavalry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 9 March 1945, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. Private First Class Lewis' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 43 (1945)
* Calabarzon is a region in the Luzon Island group.
************************************************
The 1st Cavalry Division went on to be part of the Occupation Forces in Japan. The 7th Cavalry Regiment was stationed in downtown Tokyo and their quarters was made at the former Merchant Marine School. Several installations were named in honor of men killed in the battles for the Philippines. Lewis Field, the regimental athletic field, was named for D.S.C. winner, PFC Calvin Lewis of Company B who lost his life at Antipolo in the Luzon Campaign.
Submitted courtesy of steve s (47126287)
************************************************
Full DSC Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Calvin T. Lewis (ASN: 35736737), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Troop B, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 March 1945, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. When an advancing platoon was suddenly stopped and pinned to the ground by machine gun and rifle fire from a camouflaged Japanese bunker, Private First Class Lewis, an automatic rifleman, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt to locate and knock out the position. After carefully searching the terrain to the front, he located the bunker. Then, with complete disregard for his own safety, he succeeded in crawling to a point at the flank of the bunker and opening fire with his automatic rifle. After placing heavy fire through the gun slits on the side of the emplacement, he moved boldly to a position in front of it and in the face of heavy fire, began firing in the main opening. In the exchange of fire he was mortally wounded, but remained in his position engaging the enemy until all the occupants of the bunker were killed. Private First Class Lewis' outstanding heroism in the face of grave and certain death at the cost of his life was an inspiration to his comrades, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Submitted courtesy of BarryC (47806468)
************************************************
HONOR PAID A HERO WHO DIED IN ACTION
Posthumous award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Pfc. Calvin T. Lewis, who was killed March 9, 1945, in action in the Pacific, was made to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lewis, Glasgow route four, by Lt. E. M. Moss of the fifth service command at the anual [sic] Armistice Day program held by Barren County Post of the American Legion at the Barren county courthouse.
The citation accompanying the award to the Barren county boy read: “For extraordinary heroism in action in the Pacific theatre when an advancing platoon was suddenly stopped and pinned to the ground by machine gun and rifle fire from camouflaged Jap bunker.
“Pfc. Calvin T. Lewis, an automatic rifleman, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt to locate and knock out the position. After carefully searching the terrain to the front, he located the bunker. Then with complete disregard for his own safely he succeeded in crawling to a point at the flank of the bunker and opened fire with his automatic.
“After placing heavy fire thru the gun slits on the side of the emplacement, he moved boldy to a position in front of it and in the face of heavy fire, began firing in the main opening. In the exchange of fire he was mortally wounded, but remained in his position engaging the enemy until all the occupants of the bunker were killed.
“Pfc. Lewis’ outstanding heroism in the face of grave and certain death and the cost of his life was an inspiration to his comrades and in the highest tradition of the military service.”
The Armistice Day program was in charge of Major Richard L. Garnett, chairman of the local Post committee. County Attorney Brents Dickinson gave a short talk pertaining to the sacrifices made by service men of World War II to the cause of freedom and liberty. He paid especial tribute to Calvin Lewis, veteran who was honored on the program
The Glasgow Times – Nov 15, 1945
************************************************
Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999
Name: Calvin T Lewis
Date of Birth: 3 Feb 1922
County: Barren
Mother's Name: Ethel Nuckols
Volume Number: 012
Certificate Number: 05852
Volume Year: 1922
Home in 1930: Green, Platte, Missouri
Ray Lewis 34
Ethel Lewis 32
George R Lewis 11
Calvin L Lewis 8
Mary A Lewis 4
Andrew L Lewis 2
Home in 1940: Barren, Kentucky
Ray Lewis 44
Ethel Lewis 43
George R Lewis 20
Calvin Terry Lewis 18
Mary Alice Lewis 14
Andrew J Lewis 12
************************************************
His remains were re-interred from U.S. Armed Service Cemetery #1 to his final resting place at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.
U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Name: Calvin T Lewis
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant
Cemetery Name: Any private cemetery in Kentucky
Disposition: According to next of kin
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Service Number: 35736737
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Researched by Laura J. Stewart.
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Inscription
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IN MEMORY OF PFC CALVIN T. SON OF RAY & ETHEL LEWIS
TROOP B. 7TH CALVARY
BORN FEB. 3, 1922 KILLED IN ACTION MARCH 9, 1945
HE NOW RESTS IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCE CEMETERY NO.1 IN MANILA LUZON, P.I. WORDS OF HIS COLONEL: MAY IT BE OF COMFORT CALVIN SACRIFICED HIS LIFE TO MAKE A BETTER WORLD FOR HIS LOVED ONES. MY PRAYER IS THOSE LEFT BEHIND CONDUCT OURSELVES THAT THEIR SACRIFICE SHALL MAKE OUR COUNTRY BETTER FOR OURSELVES AND THOSE THAT COME AFTER US
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Military Bronze Marker: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
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