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[ARMAGH]

I am researching this Co Armagh man from Glenanne, I believe he was in  C Coy 14th Bn Royal Irish Rifles,I also read some where that he had been training a company of Ulster Volunteers before war was declared,

  has any member any information on this soldier?

Many thanks

Joe
From the Armagh Guardian  25 Aug 1918

Glenanne Soldier’s Honour

14/8320 Coy Sergt-Major Joe Lowry Royal Irish Rifles (Young Citizen Volunteers) has been awarded the Military Cross.

For Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. His Bravery is always cool and soldier like under fire.

Coy Sergt-Major Joe Lowry was wounded in the recent British advance. He is the second son of Mr & Mrs R. Lowry of Glenanne. He enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders in 1903 and in November of the same year he was drafted to India, where he spent 7 years. He returned home in January,1911 and was subsequently placed on the reserve. On the out break of the present war he rejoined the colours and was shortly afterwards dispatched to France. He took part in a succession of battles in October and November 1914, being wounded at Ypres and was promoted to the rank of sergt-major on the battlefield. On the expiration of his reserve service he joined the Ulster Division.

[IPT]

His medal card shows he was Pte 8893 1st Gordon Highlanders, CSM 14/8320 14th RI Rifles, and GS/107800 Royal Fusiliers

Went to France 14/9/1914.

His address in 1925 when applying for his clasp, 2 roses and 2 emblems was Glenanne, County Armagh, Ireland.


On the 1911 census, his occupation is Army Reserve (unemployed clerk) - http://www.census.na...Maytone/305471/


(I think that article might have been 1916?)

[ARMAGH]

IPT, on 10 May 2012 - 08:44 PM, said:

His medal card shows he was Pte 8893 1st Gordon Highlanders, CSM 14/8320 14th RI Rifles, and GS/107800 Royal Fusiliers

Went to France 14/9/1914.

His address in 1925 when applying for his clasp, 2 roses and 2 emblems was Glenanne, County Armagh, Ireland.


On the 1911 census, his occupation is Army Reserve (unemployed clerk) - http://www.census.na...Maytone/305471/


(I think that article might have been 1916?)

Hello IPT
Many thanks for your help with this information, which adds to the picture of Joe Lowry.

Joe

[ARMAGH]

From Your place and mine web site I came across this detail:-
Colin Lowry - Aug '06
I found your information very interesting this was a very brave man, my grandfather Joseph Lowry served in the Gordon Hylanders, apparently he was fighting in france his rank was sergeant and he was injured during a battle and had to leave he received an award for gallantry and distinguished service in the field 14 Jan 1914. When his wounds healed he joined the14th batt royal Irish Rifles as a csm information has been passed down by family members that he was with private Mc Fadzean at the Somme. My grandfather was awarded the distinguished service medal and the military cross the 27th of July 1916. This is all the information that I know, if possible may be you can tell me where I could access your photograph to see if I could identify him. Could you please also inform me if it is possible to find out what my grandfather did to receive such honors?
thank you.

Looking more details on this soldier, I have been told there is a photo on the internet some where?
many thanks
Joe

[ARMAGH]

There is a photo of CSM Lowry posted on line some where? can any member help me find it?
Many thanks
Joe

[Stebie9173]

Here is his Military Cross citation:


London Gazette 19-8-1916


His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion
to duty in the field: —


14/8320 Coy. S./M. Joseph Lowry, R. Ir. Rif.

For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. His bravery is always cool and soldier-like under fire.

http://www.london-ga...upplements/8237



Here is his earlier Mention in Despatches from the London Gazette of 17 February 1915:

http://www.london-ga...upplements/1667




It was earlier announced in the London Gazette of 27-7-1916 whilst with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders:

http://www.london-ga...upplements/7445



Steve.

[ARMAGH]

Stebie9173, on 02 June 2012 - 10:41 AM, said:

Here is his Military Cross citation:


London Gazette 19-8-1916


His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion
to duty in the field: —


14/8320 Coy. S./M. Joseph Lowry, R. Ir. Rif.

For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. His bravery is always cool and soldier-like under fire.

http://www.london-ga...upplements/8237



Here is his earlier Mention in Despatches from the London Gazette of 17 February 1915:

http://www.london-ga...upplements/1667




It was earlier announced in the London Gazette of 27-7-1916 whilst with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders:

http://www.london-ga...upplements/7445



Steve.

Thanks Steve
That all adds to the story,now I need a photo.
Joe

[ARMAGH]

CSM J Lowry MC 14th Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers, was wounded on the 1July 1916, Any member have the war diary for the Bn?
Any details what the Bn was doing?




Many thanks
Joe

[FitzroyPC]

Joe

"1st July 1916 ... Any details what the Bn was doing"

Going over the Top !!

I will ask David Truesdale if there is any mention of Lowry in MacRobert Diary (soon to be published as "Young Citizen, Old Soldier).

I have also notified a guy who I think has had access to the War Diary for the 14th Battalion, RIRifles.

Nigel

[ARMAGH]

FitzroyPC, on 10 June 2012 - 06:49 PM, said:

Joe

"1st July 1916 ... Any details what the Bn was doing"

Going over the Top !!

I will ask David Truesdale if there is any mention of Lowry in MacRobert Diary (soon to be published as "Young Citizen, Old Soldier).

I have also notified a guy who I think has had access to the War Diary for the 14th Battalion, RIRifles.

Nigel

Thanks Nigel
Joe

[FitzroyPC]

Joe

David Truesdale says there is no mention in the MacRobert Diary but I believe that Mark Scott has sent you a PM.

Nigel

[ARMAGH]

FitzroyPC, on 11 June 2012 - 06:59 AM, said:

Joe

David Truesdale says there is no mention in the MacRobert Diary but I believe that Mark Scott has sent you a PM.

Nigel

Thanks Nigel
Mark has been very helpfull and thank you for your help,Armanda will have a chat with you at the Palace book launch,I will be in Perth on the Saturday.
Joe