Harry James Lowe, Jr.

Infobox Military Person
name = Harry James Lowe, Jr.
born = 6 January 1922
died = 12 November 1942
placeofbirth = Paducah, Kentucky
placeofdeath = near Solomon Islands


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allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1940–1942
rank = Gunner’s Mate Third Class
branch = United States Navy
unit = "San Francisco" (CA-38)
battles = Solomon Islands
awards = Navy Cross (posthumous)

Harry James Lowe, Jr. was born 6 January 1922 in Paducah, Kentucky

Navy career

"Lowe" entered naval service as a seaman apprentice 28 August 1940.

Awarded the Navy Cross

He served in USS San Francisco (CA-38) from 6 December 1940 to 12 November 1942, when he was killed in action off the Solomon Islands when he refused to abandon his gun in the face of an onrushing Japanese torpedo plane. For his extraordinary heroism, "Gunner’s Mate Third Class Lowe" was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

Namesake

USS Lowe (DE-325) was named in his honor. The ship was laid down by Consolidated Steel Corp., Orange, Texas, 24 May 1943; launched 28 July 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Harry J. Lowe, mother; and commissioned 22 November 1943, Comdr. Reginald H. French, USCG, in command.

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References

:DANFS
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l8/lowe.htm Harry James Lowe]