Henry Kent Hewitt
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Henry Kent Hewitt was the United States Navy commander of amphibious operations in north Africa and southern Europe through World War II. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1907. His... Wikipedia
Born: February 11, 1887, Hackensack, NJ
Died: September 15, 1972 (age 85 years), Middlebury, VT
Awards: Navy Cross (2), Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2), and Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Buried: United States Naval Academy Cemetery; (Section 2 Lot 209)
Service/branch: United States Navy
Years of service: 1906–1949