Storrs in Mansfield in Tolland County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Capt. Harold L. Lewis Jr. U.S.A.F.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 6, 2019
1. Capt. Harold L. Lewis Jr. U.S.A.F. Marker
In Memory Of
Capt. Harold L. Lewis Jr. U.S.A.F.
Who gave his life on April 25, 1980
during an attempt to rescue
U.S. Embassy hostages in Iran
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 41° 48.068′ N, 72° 14.52′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Connecticut, in Tolland County. It is in Storrs. Memorial is at the intersection of South Eagleville Road (Connecticut Route 275) and Storrs Road (Connecticut Route 195), on the left when traveling east on South Eagleville Road. Located at Mansfield Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 S Eagleville Rd, Storrs Mansfield CT 06268, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. VFW Post 9800 Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Eight Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); 604 Gilbert (approx. 0.4 miles away); University Life (approx. half a mile away); 603 Gilbert (approx. half a mile away); First Step, Fallen Friend (approx. half a mile away); Historic Homesteads (approx. half a mile away); Joseph J. Marrone (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.
Also see . . . Operation Eagle Claw (Wikipedia).
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 6, 2019
2. Capt. Harold L. Lewis Jr. U.S.A.F. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
