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Thomas Ernest LOWE

Regimental number1057
Date of birth2 April 1888
Place of birthAberdeen Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationAccountant
AddressLufra, Gleneira Road, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jessie Lowe, Lufra, Gleneira Road, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date25 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: -
Promotion date: 1 October 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 25 May 1918

FateReturned to Australia 7 February 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in command of a party who were charged with the duty of clearing enemy details from a village. It was mainly due to his gallantry and admirable cooperation and systematic working of the parties detailed for different sectors being excellent. He himself was wounded, but remained in the fighting till the end. He set a fine example of courage and fine leadership, which were of the utmost value in the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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