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We remember Robert Lowther
We remember Robert Lowther
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
John William Lowther
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1876
1878
sibling
Hannah Eliza Lowther
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1878
1879
sibling
Arthur Lowther
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1879
1880
sibling
Frederick Lowther
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1880
1883
1885
sibling
Tom Lowther
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1885
1888
sibling
Martha Ann Lowther
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1888
1891
sibling
Harry Lowther
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1891
1891
location
Langthorpe, Kirkby Hill, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1891
1894
sibling
Daisy Lowther
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1894
1895
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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4th June 1895 - 9th June 1905
1897
sibling
Evelyn Lowther
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1897
1901
location
Skelton cum Newby, Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901 - 1907
1902
employment
Gunner, Royal Garrison Artillery
British Army
India
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25th February 1902 - 20th October 1910
1902
enlistment
Scarborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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25th February 1902
1902
service
British Army
Gunner
10197
Royal Garrison Artillery
No. 5 Depot Company (Devonport)
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26th February 1902 - 21st April 1902
1902
location
No. 5 Depot, Royal Garrison Artillery, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
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26th February 1902 - 21st April 1902
1902
service
British Army
Gunner
10197
Royal Garrison Artillery
29th Company
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22nd April 1902 - 21st September 1903
1902
location
Royal Garrison Artillery Barracks, Plymouth
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8416576
22nd April 1902
1902
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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10th July 1902 - 11th August 1902
1902
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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21st October 1902 - 31st October 1902
1903
service
British Army
Gunner
10197
Royal Garrison Artillery
59th Company
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22nd September 1903 - 20th October 1910
1903
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
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22nd September 1903 - 20th January 1910
1903
location
Attock
India
military residence address
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19th November 1903
1904
hospitalisation
Examined for extension of service
Hospital/Institution
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5th January 1904
1904
hospitalisation
Vaccinated for service overseas
Hospital/Institution
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13th March 1904
1905
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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11th July 1905 - 17th July 1905
1905
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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19th November 1905 - 25th November 1905
1906
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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4th March 1906 - 8th March 1906
1907
location
Main Street, Bishop Monkton, Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8416576
1907 - 1911
1907
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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28th August 1907 - 16th September 1907
1907
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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31st October 1907 - 6th November 1907
1907
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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27th December 1907 - 8th January 1908
1910
discharge
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20th October 1910
1910
service
British Army
Gunner
10197
Royal Garrison Artillery
Army Reserve
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20th October 1910 - 24th February 1914
1911
location
New South Wales
Australia
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1911 - 1914
1914
discharge
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24th February 1914
1914
employment
Gunner, Australian Field Artillery
Australian Imperial Force
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24th August 1914 - 1st March 1916
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
340
1st Australian Field Artillery
3rd Battery
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24th August 1914 - 1st March 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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22nd December 1915 - 21st March 1916
1915
events
Reported absent without leave
Military Discipline
Tel-al-Kebira
Egypt
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28th December 1915
1916
employment
Bombardier, Australian Field Artillery
Australian Imperial Force
France
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1st March 1916 - 22nd July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Bombardier
340
1st Australian Field Artillery
3rd Battery
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1st March 1916 - 22nd July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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27th March 1916 - 22nd July 1916
employment
Horse Driver
New South Wales
Australia
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employment
Farmer
Skelton cum Newby, Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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employment
General Labourer
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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employment
Railway Worker
United Kingdom
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action while his battery supported an infantry advance
Picardie
France
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22nd July 1916
burial
Picardie
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Lowther |
| Source | 8416576 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attock | India | military residence address | 19th November 1903 | |
| Langthorpe, Kirkby Hill, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Main Street, Bishop Monkton, Ripon, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1907 - 1911 | |
| New South Wales | Australia | 1911 - 1914 | ||
| No. 5 Depot, Royal Garrison Artillery, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | 26th February 1902 - 21st April 1902 | |
| Royal Garrison Artillery Barracks, Plymouth | United Kingdom | military residence address | 22nd April 1902 | |
| Skelton cum Newby, Ripon, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1907 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10197 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 59th Company | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10197 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Army Reserve | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10197 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 29th Company | Gunner | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 340 | 1st Australian Field Artillery | 3rd Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10197 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No. 5 Depot Company (Devonport) | Gunner | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 340 | 1st Australian Field Artillery | 3rd Battery | Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Lowther | mother | ||
| William Lowther | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Lowther | brother | 1876 | |
| Hannah Eliza Lowther | sister | 1878 | |
| Arthur Lowther | brother | 1879 | |
| Frederick Lowther | brother | 1880 | |
| Tom Lowther | brother | 1885 | |
| Martha Ann Lowther | sister | 1888 | |
| Harry Lowther | brother | 1891 | |
| Daisy Lowther | sister | 1894 | |
| Evelyn Lowther | sister | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freckled | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-24 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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