Background
Lewis, Kenneth Edward was born on May 7, 1929 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada. Son of William R. and Gladys A. (Morris) Lewis.
Lewis, Kenneth Edward was born on May 7, 1929 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada. Son of William R. and Gladys A. (Morris) Lewis.
Graduate, Royal Military College, 1949. Graduate, Royal Canada Air Force Staff College, 1960. Graduate, National Defense College, Ontario, 1971.
Commissioned officer Royal Canadian Air Force, 1949, advanced through grades to Lieutenant-general, 1978, various flying, command and staff appointments, 1949-1976. Deputy chief defense staff Can Forces Ottawa, Ontario, 1976-1978. Deputy commander-in-chief North America Aerospace Command Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1978-1980.
Commander Canada Forces Air Command Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1980-1983. Retired Royal Canadian Air Force, CF, 1983.
Member Air Cadet League Canada (honorary life), Royal Canadian Air Force Association (honorary life), Aerospace Industries Canada (president since 1984). Clubs: Amberwood, Rideau (Ottawa).
Married Rita Barbara Roach, December 27, 1951. Children: Conrad, John, Julia, Anne, Susan.