Son of Mrs. Minnie Sexton Lowder, Illinois. Entered service August 6, 1943 at Great Lakes, Illinois. After basic training was sent to California. Sent overseas December 10, 1943 to New Hebrides Islands in the South Pacific. Returned to states September 1944. Medical discharge received February 23, 1945 at San Diego, California Hospital as Machinist's Mate Third Class.