Lewis Compton

Lewis Compton (7 November 1892 – 24 October 1942) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I.

Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Compton enrolled in the United States Naval Reserve 22 March 1917.

After active duty in World War I, he continued to take part in training until resigning from the Reserve 1 July 1932.

After a career of public service in New Jersey, he became special assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

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