Bennett Leonard Lewis (June 18, 1926 – April 5, 2023) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Mobilization and Director, Defense Mobilization Systems Planning Activity.[2] He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1950[3] with a B.S. degree in military science. He later earned an M.S. degree in civil engineering from Harvard University[2] in 1955.[4]
Bennett Lewis | |
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| Nickname(s) | Ben |
| Born | June 18, 1926 Boston, Massachusetts U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2023 (aged 96) Rockledge, Florida, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1945[1] 1950–1980s |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Mobilization |
| Battles / wars | World War 2 Korean War Vietnam War |
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His military honors include the Distinguished Service Medal[3] and three awards of the Legion of Merit.[2]
Lewis died in Rockledge, Florida on April 5, 2023, at the age of 96.[5]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Army Register (1959)
- ^ a b c "Lieutenant General Bennett L. Lewis". Army Executive Biographies. Headquarters, Department of the Army. 1985. p. 63. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ a b "Bennett Lewis - Recipient". Valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Class of 1950—Register of Graduates". Official Register of the Officers and Cadets. United States Military Academy. 1969. p. 639. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ "Bennett L. Lewis". Tribute Archive. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
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