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U.S. Navy · United States 
William Lewis
1918
William W. Lewis served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Influenza
Mechanism
Pathogen
Influenza Pandemic
What Happened
Patrolman William Lewis died as a result of complications from influenza during an outbreak at headquarters while performing his assigned duties during the Influenza Pandemic.
Patrolman Lewis was a United States Navy veteran and served with the New York City Police Department for three years, assigned to Special Squad 2 in Brooklyn.
Patrolman Lewis was a United States Navy veteran and served with the New York City Police Department for three years, assigned to Special Squad 2 in Brooklyn.
Survivors
Patrolman Lewis was survived by his wife, a child, his mother, and a sister.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Patrolman
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