MILTON LEWIS DE 772
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
- USS MILTON LEWIS DE-772
Placed in service October 25 1944, towed to Charleston SC and scrapped.
Cannon Class Destroyer Escort
Keel Laid as "ROGERS DE-772" August 23 1943 - Renamed "MILTON LEWIS" July 18 1944
Launched August 6 1944 - Contract cancelled September 11 1944
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NAMESAKE - Milton Lewis, born 8 July 1920 in Gainesville, Fla., enlisted in the Marine Corps 20 February 1939. After completing training at Parris Island, S.C., he served at various posts in the United States as well as at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Promoted to corporal 12 September 1940, he departed for action in the Pacific in June 1942. During the invasion of the Solomons 7 August 1942 he led his squad in a determined attack against a Japanese machinegun position which blocked his unit’s advance. Corporal Lewis was mortally wounded during the assault; however, his relentless fighting spirit so inspired his men that they wiped out the enemy emplacement. For his extraordinary heroism and unswerving devotion to duty, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. {DANFS}
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