Lewis Warrington | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1848 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Died | January 5, 1879 San Antonio, Texas |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1867–1879 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 4th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars Texas–Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
First Lieutenant Lewis Warrington III (unknown – January 5, 1879) was an American officer in the U.S. Army who served with the 4th U.S. Cavalry during the Texas–Indian Wars. He won distinction while commanding a small cavalry detachment against a hostile band of Comanche Indians in the Muchague Valley on December 8, 1874, and was one of three men received the Medal of Honor in the engagement. He is the only officer during the Indian Wars to receive the award immediately after the battle rather than in subsequent years.