ENSIGN VICTOR ALLEN LEWIS
Victor Allen Lewis was born in Sommerville, Massachusetts to Mr. and Mrs.
Murry Lewis of 245 Allen Street, Randolph, Massachusetts on August 2, 1919. He graduated from Stetson High School in Randolph, and attended Springfield College, where he was active in athletics, including varsity track and gymnastics. He also coached track, swimming, tennis, and gymnastics.
He enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve as a Seaman second class at Squantum Naval Reserve Aviation Base, Boston, Massachusetts Feburary 17, 1941. In April 1941, he was transferred to Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida where he accepted an appointment as Aviation Cadet.He did advanced flight training at Jacksonville and Miami and was designated Naval Aviator on December 1st 1941. He was promoted to Ensign with a date of rank of october 14, 1941.
He was transferred to Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia for further training with Advanced Carrier Training Group, Atlantic Fleet.
In February, 1942, he was assigned to Torpedo Squadron 8 aboard the USS Hornet in the Pacific area.
Ensign Lewis was reported as missing in action on June 4th 1942 during the Battle of Midway.
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