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

Admiral Lewis Parks (left) talks with an unidentified photographer (right) while two other unidentified naval officers look on. Photograph is part of an album entitled "Submarine Pictures WWII."

A group of United States Navy submarine officers pose outside the entrance to the Yokosuka Submarine Base. The photograph was taken shortly after the Japanese surrendered. Lewis Parks can be seen fifth from the left in the front row. All others are unidentified.

An unidentified United States Navy officer salutes Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks (right) as he boards a jetty in preparation for departing a submarine. An unidentified officer (left) also salutes the officer. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks (right), receives a recognition ribbon from an unidentified United States Navy officer on board a submarine, probably the Pompano. This is possibly either his first Navy Cross or the Gold Star, both of which he was awarded for service aboard the Pompano. Parks was the captain of the Pompano from 1939 until 1942 when he was detached and assigned to the staff of Commander Submarines, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks (right), shakes hands with an unidentified United States Navy officer after receiving a new recognition ribbon. This is possibly either his first Navy Cross or the Gold Star, both of which he was awarded for service aboard the Pompano. Parks was the captain of the Pompano from 1939 until 1942 when he was detached and assigned to the staff of Commander Submarines, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

An unidentified United States Navy officer returns a salute as he prepares to leave a submarine. Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks is standing behind the officer as other unidentified officers salute him. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Admiral Lewis Parks (standing, fourth from left) poses with a group of unidentified United States Navy officers. The photograph appears to have been taken on a ship. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks (left), shakes hands with an unidentified United States Navy officer. A group of unidentified officers and sailors stand at attention in the background. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Rear Admiral John H. Brown (left) congratulates Captain Lewis S. Parks (right) on receiving his third Navy Cross. Other sailors in the background are unidentified. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks, with back to camera, receives a new recognition ribbon from an unidentified United States Navy officer on board a submarine, probably the Pompano. This is possibly either his first Navy Cross or the Gold Star, both of which he was awarded for service aboard the Pompano. Parks was the captain of the Pompano from 1939 until 1942 when he was detached and assigned to the staff of Commander Submarines, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."