Bennett L. Lewis
American Army general (1926–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Bennett Lewis | |
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Nickname(s) | Ben |
Born | (1926-06-18)June 18, 1926 Boston, Massachusetts U.S. |
Died | April 5, 2023(2023-04-05) (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 held | 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]