Background
Lee, Shew Kuhn was born on April 24, 1923 in Baltimore. Son of Mong Har and Gum Tuey (Wong) L. Doctor of Optometry, Illinois College Optometry, 1949.
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Shew Kuhn Lee, American optometrist. Decorated Purple Heart, Bronze Star medal with oak leaf cluster; recipient Meritorious Public Service award, Government of District of Columbia, 1965, France's Thank You America certified for World War II Vets, 2001, Italy's Anzio Certified of Honor for World War II Vets, 2001.
Education
OD, Illinois College Optometry, 1949. Postgraduate, Catholic University America, 1957. Postgraduate, Maryland University, 1959.
Career
Private practice optometry, Washington, 1949-1988. Retired, 1988. Lecturer District of Columbia Traffic Safety School. Vice president District of Columbia Board Optometry, 1959-1965.
Member District of Columbia Board Examiners in Optometry, 1973-1984, secretary, 1974.
Member Eye Bank Council. Vision research consultant Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1973.
Board of directors Eye Bank and Research Foundation, Washington Hospital Center. With United States Army, 1942-1945.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Eye Bank and Research Foundation, Washington Hospital Center. Member of Flying Optometrist Association (board directors since 1974), Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (founder), Lees Association (trustee), District of Columbia Optometric Society (secretary 1953-1958, trustee 1952-1955), American Legion (life. Post Commander District of Columbia 1960, citation of merit 1954), American Optometric Association (life.
President joggers since 1968, Distinguished Service award 1974), American Running and Fitness Association (life), Lions (charter president Chi-American 1960, zone chairman 1961, deputy district governor 1962, honorary member Capitol Hill, Washington Host, Extension award 1960, Key award 1966, Extension award 1975, Presidential Banner award 1975, Lion of Year 1960), Beta Sigma Kappa.
Connections
Married Florence Gin Toy, October 29, 1949. Children: Wayson Perry, Davin Jeffrey.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1949
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1957
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1959
Awards
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Decorated Purple Heart, Bronze Star medal with oak leaf cluster. Recipient Meritorious Public Service award, Government of District of Columbia, 1965, France's Thank You America certified for World War II Vets, 2001, Italy's Anzio Certified of Honor for World War II Vets, 2001.Decorated Purple Heart, Bronze Star medal with oak leaf cluster. Recipient Meritorious Public Service award, Government of District of Columbia, 1965, France's Thank You America certified for World War II Vets, 2001, Italy's Anzio Certified of Honor for World War II Vets, 2001.