Robert A. Lower
Robert Alison Lower (April 11, 1844 – January 31, 1918) was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Robert A. Lower | |
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| Born | April 11, 1844 Mattoon, Illinois |
| Died | January 31, 1918 (aged 73) Yates City, Illinois |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company K, 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Lower joined the 55th Illinois Infantry in October 1861, and was mustered out in October 1864.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization. Private, Company K, 55th Illinois Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: Elmwood, Ill. Birth: Illinois. Date of issue: September 2, 1893.
Citation:
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."[2]
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- Illinois Service Record
- ""ROBERT A. LOWER" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- "Robert A. Lower". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
External links
- Don Morfe (April 16, 2004). "Robert A. Lower". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
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