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We remember Thomas Lowrie
We remember Thomas Lowrie
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1887
location
40 West Clyde St, Helensburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6974383
3rd November 1887
1890
sibling
Annie Lowrie
Source:7625442
1890
1891
location
5 Baronial Terrace, Radnor Park, Clydebank
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7625442
1891
1892
sibling
Catherine Lowrie
Source:7625442
1892
1895
sibling
Jessie Lowrie
Source:7625442
1895
1901
location
25 William Street, Helensburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7625442
1901
1908
enlistment
Helensburgh
United Kingdom
Source:6974544
25th April 1908
1912
service
British Army
Corporal
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6970196
1912
1915
marriage
Charlotte Hunter
Source:6974530
22nd November 1915
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9016980
March 1918
1919
appointments
Acting Battery Sergeant Major
Source:6974544
12th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6974544
12th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Royal Garrison Artillery Battery
Source:6974544
12th March 1919
1920
children
John Lowrie
Source:7654011
25th April 1920
1920
employment
Joiner
Source:7654011
1920
1920
location
45 Main Street, Chapelizod (Dublin)
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7654011
1920
employment
Clerk of Works
Source:6974384
service
British Army
Battery Quarter Master Serjeant
326191
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2717138
service
British Army
Serjeant
326191
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2717138
1970
location
19 Ruel Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6974384
9th June 1970
1970
death
Not War Related
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6974384
9th June 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Lowrie |
| Source | 2717138 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ruel Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th June 1970 | |
| 25 William Street, Helensburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 40 West Clyde St, Helensburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd November 1887 | |
| 45 Main Street, Chapelizod (Dublin) | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1920 | |
| 5 Baronial Terrace, Radnor Park, Clydebank | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 326191 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Battery Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 326191 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery Battery | ||||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lowrie | son | 25th April 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Campbell | mother | ||
| John Lowrie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Lowrie | sister | 1890 | |
| Catherine Lowrie | sister | 1892 | |
| Jessie Lowrie | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hunter | wife | 22nd November 1915 |
Media
Media
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Wedding of Thomas Lowrie/Charlotte Hunter 1905My paternal grandparents' Wedding photo Dublin 1915
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Cpl T. Lowrie(centre) 1912Inscribed "...National Contest , Scottish Champions 1912 ...McIntyre, Corporal Lowrie, Gunr McPhilli..., Gunr Hughes, Gunner McFarlane, Helensburgh Camp" On reverse - Kings Cup CompetitionContributed by:
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BSM T. Lowrie 1919On reverse "BSM T. Lowrie, 103 Siege(?) Bty, RGA. D............... C............. France, 12" BL Gun, 1919"Contributed by:
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Thomas Lowrie's WW! medalsBritish War Medal 1914-1920, Victory Medal 1914-1919, Territorial War Medal for Voluntary Service Overseas 1914-1919, Territorial Force Efficiency MedalContributed by:
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1901 Thomas Lowrie outside Williamsons cycle shopThomas Lowrie aged 15 outside Williamson cycle shop in Helensburgh where he had a part time jobContributed by:
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Cross from wall in Estaires 1918This cross and the wall it hung on, above the bed of BSM T. Lowrie, were all that remained of the house he was billetted in in Rue de Arris, Estaires when it was shelled in March (?) 1918Contributed by:
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T. Lowrie reverse of cross 1918The reverse of the cross is etched "Wackiermae, Rue de Arris, Estaires, March 1918 BSM TL RGA" My father added labels "Battery Sergeant Major Lowrie, Royal Garrison Artillery billet shelled March 1918" and "This cross above bed and one wall all that remained"Contributed by:
Jenni40750
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Jenni40750 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Findmypast | Jenni40750 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding of Thomas Lowrie/Charlotte Hunter 1905 | Jenni40750 | |
| Cpl T. Lowrie(centre) 1912 | Jenni40750 | |
| BSM T. Lowrie 1919 | Jenni40750 | |
| Thomas Lowrie's WW! medals | Jenni40750 | |
| Thomas Lowrie's WW1 medals (reverse) | Jenni40750 | |
| 1901 Thomas Lowrie outside Williamsons cycle shop | Jenni40750 | |
| Cross from wall in Estaires 1918 | Jenni40750 | |
| T. Lowrie reverse of cross 1918 | Jenni40750 |
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