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

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, far left, is seated at a dinner party with at least ten pictured guests. They are possibly aboard the USS Wisconsin traveling to New York City as a part of the Wisconsin's pre-inactive decommission. All others are unidentified.

Naval officers are posed for a photograph. From left to right: Rear Admiral Rodee, Vice Admiral Reese, Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, Vice Admiral Russel, Vice Admiral Watkins, Rear Admiral Henderson, and Rear Admiral Warder.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, center, salutes sailors aboard the USS Canberra while docked in New York during an event. All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, center, talks with guest aboard the USS Wisconsin during the Last Battleship Ceremony held for the Wisconsin in New York City. A band is playing behind him. All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, second from right crouching, poses with the CruLant Missileers Little League team and coaches in Norfolk, Virginia. All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (right) shakes hands with Pefley. The inscription at the bottom of the photo reads: "My deepest regard for Lew Parks, a good friend and a fine commanding officer. Cd. Pefley, USMC (Ret.)."

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, left, stands next to an unidentified man, possibly aboard the USS Canberra.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (center) of the United States Navy talks to a man wearing a black Naval uniform. Another Naval officer stands with his back to the camera.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (left) is aboard the USS Canberra as he greets various military officials aboard for a special event while docked in New York City. All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks shakes hands with an unknown military officer aboard the USS Canberra. All others are unidentified.