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Lewis G. Watkins

US Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 27 years 123 days (328 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Lewis G. Watkins

Staff Sergeant Lewis George Watkins (June 6, 1925 – October 7, 1952) was a United States Marine who was killed in the Korean War.He sacrificed his life to save the lives of fellow Marines under his command and to contribute to the success of his unit's mission during the First Battle of the Hook in the Korean War.

For his actions on October 7, 1952, Watkins posthumously received the Medal of Honor.


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