Son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lowery. Entered service April 1, 1943. Received training at Dartmonth College, New Hampshire; Boston, Massachusetts; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Brooklyn, New York. Sent to North Africa and Italy. Made three return trips across Atlantic as Commander of Gun Crew on Liberty Ship. Returned to states January 3. 1944. Sent to Panama Zone. Discharged in 1945. Rank: First Lieutenant.