Lewis L. Millett was born on 15 December 1920 in Mechanic Falls, Maine, USA. He was married to Virginia Young and Winona Williams. He died on 14 November 2009 in Loma Linda, California, USA.
Served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Won the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, two Legions of Merit, three Bronze Stars, four Purple Hearts, three Air Medals, and the Medal of Honor.