| Dewitt Clinton Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 30, 1822 West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 28, 1899 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Company F, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Dewitt Clinton Lewis (July 30, 1822–June 28, 1899) was a captain in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
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Rank and organization: Captain, Company F, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Secessionville, S.C., June 16, 1862. Entered service at: ------. Birth: West Chester, Pa. Date of issue: April 23, 1896.
Citation:
While retiring with his men before a heavy fire of can1ster shot at short range, returned in the face of the enemy's fire and rescued an exhausted private of his company who but for this timely action would have lost his life by drowning in the morass through which the troops were retiring.