RICHARD J LEWIS

Order a Wreath

Rank: Correctional Officer
Panel: 20-E: 5
Department: NYS Department of Correctional Services
End of Watch: September 13, 1971
Cause: Gunfire
Age: 42
Years of Service: 12

Description: Civil disorder. One of seven officers killed during Attica Prison riot. Other officers killed were William E. Quinn, Edward T. Cunningham, John D'Archangelo, Jr., Carl W. Valone, Ronald Werner and Harrison Whalen.