Lewis Latimer joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 15 on September 16, 1863, and served as a Landsman on the USS Massasoit.
Landsman (right) at a meeting with Greece's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dimitris Avramopoulos | Landsman |
Seven of Pontoosucs sailors received the Medal of Honor for their actions during this campaign: Cabin Boy John Anglin, Coxswain Asa Betham, Boatswain's Mate Robert M. Blair, Captain of the Forecastle John P. Erickson, Landsman George W. McWilliams, Chief Quartermaster James W. Verney, and Sailmaker's Mate Anthony Williams.
Since 1975, Landsman has taught at the Music Faculty of the University of Montreal, where he is currently an associate professor.