Dekalb County AlArchives Military Records.....Lewis, Frank A. July 9, 1918
WWI Co I 125th Inf. 32nd Div. AEF
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WWI Didtinguished Service Cross
  During the First World War on July 9th, 1918 PFC Frank A. Lewis, Co.I 125th 
Inf. 32nd Div. was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for 
heroism in France. During the period from 9th to 11th of October 1918 he 
repeatedly volunteered to carry messages from the front lines across a fire 
swept field. Seriously wounded he delayed seeking medical aid to insure that 
important messages would get through. His delay in receiving medical attention 
resulted in his death on the field of battle. Quote from the award,"His work 
during these days was not only an inspiration to his comrades,but also of 
inestimable value in the success of the regimental attack."
  PFC Lewis is buried at the American Cemetery Meuse Argonne, Romagne,France. 
Plot G,row 41,grave 26. Lewis was a resident of Dekalb County and his name is 
inscribed on the War Memorial Monument at the county courthouse in Fort Payne, 
Alabama.

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