Parks, Lewis S. (Lewis Smith), 1902-1982

Captain Lewis S. Parks gives his wife, Zelda Parks, a kiss upon his return to Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone aboard the USS Manchester.

Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester, right, greets guests upon his return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. He presents Hollywood actress Monica Lewis with a custom life preserver from the USS Manchester. Others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (left) walks with Captain Scull aboard a ship. Others in the background are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (foreground, second from right) stands with a group of people during a reception. They are in a conference room on board a ship. All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks and others pose for a photograph with a group of Greek naval and military officers while in Rhodes, Greece. From left to right: Commander Geladakis, Captain Hill, Lieutenant Colonel Boglanes, Rear Admiral Parks, Captain Scull, and Commander Stedman.

United States Naval officers visit Rhodes, Greece and pose for a photo with Greek officers. From left, Captain Renken, Greek Lieutenant Colonel Boglanes, Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, Captain Scull, the Assistant to the High Commissioner of the Gendarmie (name unknown), Captain Hill, and Commander Stedman.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (left) stands next to an unidentified Marine after being presented with an award aboard the USS Newport News.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (left) stands with Lieutenant Colonel Boglanes while aboard a ship near Rhodes, Greece.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (left) poses next to Dr. Petridis, Mayor of Rhodes, Greece.

United States Navy officers pose for a photo while in Rhodes, Greece. From left to right: Captain Hill, Captain Redken, Mr. Vondas, Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, Captain Scull, and Commander Stedman.