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

Captain of the USS Manchester, Lewis S. Parks, (center with hands on hips) view three dead North Koreans whose bodies had been brought aboard. The North Koreans unsuccessfully attempted to mine the USS Manchester in Wonson Harbor off the coast of Korea. All others are unidentified. The photograph was in an album entitled "The story of the North Korean small boat flotilla who attempted to mine us in on [sic] a dark foggy night R. Adm. Lewis S. Parks. USS Manchester."

Admiral Lewis Parks poses for a photograph upon return to Pearl Harbor after his battleship, the USS Manchester, completed a tour in Korea.

Captain Charles Warren Wilkins (center, standing behind podium) bids farewell to the crew of the USS Manchester while Captain Lewis Parks (left), the new captain, and Commander Frank A. Dingfelder (left) look on. Others are unidentified.

Commander Frank A. Dingfelder (left), Captain Charles Warren Wilkins (second from right) and an unidentified officer (far right) watch as Captain Lewis Parks cuts and serves cake. The occasion was Parks' assuming command of the USS Manchester from Captain Wilkins.

Captain Lewis Parks (right) and seaman Wayne R. Byerly (left) admire the Battle Efficiency Pennant presented each year to the battleship or cruiser with the best record in the Pacific area. The USS Manchester received the 1949-1950 award for service prior to Captain Lewis assuming command.

Captain Lewis Parks (left) poses in front of the USS Manchester's plaque with an unidentified officer.

Captain Lewis Parks (left) and Captain Charles Warren Wilkins (second from left) pose with two unidentified members of the USS Manchester crew. They are standing behind a table with a cake on it. The occasion was a celebration of Captain Parks' assuming command of the Manchester.

Captain Lewis Parks (right) is pictured with his brother John Parks (left) on board the USS Manchester. The picture was taken upon the Manchester's return to Pearl Harbor after its tour in Korea.

Admiral Lewis Parks (center) is seated with an unidentified officer (left) and a civilian (right) at a naval event. All others are unidentified. Photograph is from an album entitled "Submarine Pictures for Sub Base New London, CT."

Admiral Lewis Parks (left) is standing with seven unidentified civilians and officers aboard a docked United States ship. Location is unknown. Photograph is from an album entitled "Submarine Pictures for Sub Base New London, CT."