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We remember William Douglas Lowe
We remember William Douglas Lowe
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1903
employment
Classics Tutor
Durham University
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:5524356
1903 - 1913
1913
employment
Bursar and Censor of University College
Durham University
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:5524356
1913 - 1914
1914
service
British Army
Captain/Adjutant
Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion
Source:5524410
6th October 1914
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion
Source:2715287
1st March 1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5524333
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5524333
service
British Army
Temporary Major
Durham Light Infantry
Source:2715287
1922
death
died suddenly in 1922 at the age of 42
Source:5524423
Source:5524356
24th May 1922
burial
Hinton St George, near Crewkerne, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:5524423
sibling
L A Lowe
Source:5524469
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Douglas |
| Initials | WD |
| Last Name | Lowe |
| Source | 2715287 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Temporary Major | |||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 18th Battalion | Captain/Adjutant | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 18th Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| L A Lowe | sister |
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Distinguished Service OrderThe Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.Contributed by:
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Military CrossThe MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Forces".Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Durham University College's Library | Deryck11795 | |
| The London Gazette, 9 Jan 1917 | Deryck11795 | |
| Description of Special Collection | Deryck11795 | |
| War History of the 18th (S.) Battalion Durham Light Infantry | Deryck11795 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William Douglas Lowe MIC | Deryck11795 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Deryck11795 | |
| Military Cross | Deryck11795 | |
| DLI cap badge | Deryck11795 | |
| History of the 18th DLI | Deryck11795 |
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