Lewis Compton
Lewis S. Compton | |
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 Harris & Ewing photo, c. 1940 | |
| 19th Assistant Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office February 9, 1940 – February 13, 1941 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Charles Edison |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Austin Bard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1892 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 24, 1942 (aged 49) New York City, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Beatrice Vincent |
| Children | 2 |
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Lewis S. Compton (November 7, 1892 – October 24, 1942) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I. He served roles in the municipal government of Metuchen, New Jersey, as well as the state of New Jersey. He was Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1940 to 1941.