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We remember John Lowe
We remember John Lowe
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Lowe |
| Source | 2713677 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Wigan Road, Brynn, Near Wigan, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 78200 | Royal Field Artillery | 139 Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 78200 | Royal Field Artillery | 17th Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 78200 | Royal Field Artillery | 20th Bde | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | 78200 | Royal Field Artillery | 20th Bde | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 78200 | Royal Field Artillery | 5 C Reserve Bde | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 78200 | Royal Field Artillery | 12th Reserve | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | 78200 | Royal Field Artillery | 20th Bde | Bombardier |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| John Lowe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Lowe | brother | ||
| Harry Lowe | brother | ||
| Harold Lowe | brother |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthy | Grey | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-05 | 5'5" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 |
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