Lewis Ryers Thompson

1883–1954 (age 71)

Biography

Lewis Ryers Thompson (1883–1954) carried a steady sense of purpose across a life that spanned transformative years for the nation, offering wisdom and support to those around him in times of both calm and upheaval.

Interred at Arlington National Cemetery, his quiet dedication keeps company with fellow citizens whose lives of duty shaped the 20th century.

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