Warren Lewallen

Warren “Harvey” Lewallen (Feb. 14, 1921 – Sept. 2, 1944) was a soldier from Robbins killed in World War II.

See Also: Scott Countians killed in war

Biography

Born Feb. 14, 1921, in Scott County, Warren Harvey Lewallen was the son of Edward Lewallen (1898-1955) and Fannie Bell Ellis (1898-1975). His siblings included Vernie Clayton Lewallen (1923-1924), Alvin Harley Lewallen (1925-2000), Alvis Carlie Lewallen (1927-2009), Linda Odessa Lewallen Lee (1929-1997), Edward Lewallen Jr. (1931-2007), Willie Lewallen (1933-2012), Dollie Lewallen Bowling (1934-2013), Julius Lewallen (1936-1998) and Curtis “Dockie” Lewallen (1938-2008). Julius served as sheriff of Scott County in the 1970s.

Harvey’s father was a veteran of World War I.

When he registered for the draft, Harvey lived in Robbins and was employed by Archie Ellis of Robbins in Burrville, Tenn.

He married Agnes Bernice Chambers, the daughter of Eldon Chambers (1899-1973) and Nela Stanley (1904-1992).

World War II

Pvt. Lewallen enlisted in the U.S. Army on Sept. 11, 1942 and was assigned to the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was killed in action on Sept. 2, 1944 in France.

Aftermath

Pvt. Lewallen received the Purple Heart award. His body was returned to Scott County in October 1948 and he was buried at Black Creek Crossroads Cemetery in Robbins. A funeral was held at Black Creek Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church.

He is listed on the VFW Post 5669 Memorial Wall in Oneida, the Scott County Veterans Memorial in Huntsville, and the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial in Knoxville.

Agnes remarried and had four children. She was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery in 1986.