Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
William Carl Lewis
USNR (8079058). American
Born | 17 Aug 1917 | New Haven, CT | |
Died | 7 Oct 2006 | (89) | Wallingford, CT |
Roster information listed for William Carl Lewis
Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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USS Fiske (DE 143) | Destroyer escort | Fireman First Class | 2 Aug 1944 | U-804 |
Personal information
William Carl Lewis was of Lithuanian decent, his original family name was Liudkevicius. He joined the US Navy on 2 August 1943. Being an Electrician he later became an Electrician’s Mate and served aboard USS New Hanover (AKA 73) until being discharged on 29 December 1945.