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Lewis S. Compton was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I. He served roles in the municipal government of Metuchen, New Jersey, as well as the state of New Jersey. He was Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1940 to 1941.

Early life
Lewis S. Compton was born on November 7, 1892, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. From a young age, he sailed boats. He attended public schools in Perth Amboy and graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy. He enrolled in the United States Naval Reserve on March 22, 1917. He also joined the New Jersey Naval Militia. ==Career==
Career
Compton served in World War I. He commanded the patrol boat USS Nirvana and served as assistant navigating officer on the transport ship USS Mallory. He then served as financial commissioner of New Jersey under governor Charles Edison. He served an executive role on the National Shipbuilders Council. ==Personal life==
Personal life
Compton married Beatrice Vincent of Perth Amboy. They had two children, James and Camille. He lived on Robins Place in Metuchen. He was a member of the Sons of the Revolution and the Fugle Hummer Post of the American Legion in Metuchen. Compton died on October 24, 1942, following an operation at Post-Graduate Hospital in New York City. ==Legacy==
Legacy
was named for him. ==References==
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