Robert A. Lower | |
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Born | April 11, 1844 Mattoon, Illinois |
Died | January 31, 1918 Yates City, Illinois | (aged 73)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Private |
Unit |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
Lower joined the 55th Illinois Infantry in October 1861, and was mustered out in October 1864. [1]
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]
Robert A. Lower | |
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Born | April 11, 1844 Mattoon, Illinois |
Died | January 31, 1918 Yates City, Illinois | (aged 73)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Private |
Unit |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
Lower joined the 55th Illinois Infantry in October 1861, and was mustered out in October 1864. [1]
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]