Private First Class Charles A. Lowe 35048765 KIA

Private First Class Charles A. Lowe 35048765 US Army KIA. He was born on May 13, 1924, the son of John Raymond Lowe and Mildred Tufts Potter Lowe of 3010 Somerton Rd. Cleveland Heights Ohio. He attended Lake Forest College. He entered the the US Army on February 17, 1943 at the age of 18.

“It is with deep sorrow and regret that I write to you of the death of your son Charles A. Lowe, who was wounded near Kashukai, Okinawa, about 4:30 P.M., May 26, 1945. He was returning with a group of his comrades from the front lines where he had been helping to evacuate the wounded. They were in an open vehicle on the main highway when they were suddenly strafed by a plane. Fortunately, two of the Collecting Company ambulances were nearby and immediate evacuation to the Company was possible. Charlie, mortally wounded, was given prompt treatment by his own medical officers but the shock of his wounds was so great that he failed to respond and succumbed at 5:20 P.M., May 26, 1945.” “Charlie was buried in the United States Armed Forces, 96 Division Temporary cemetery, Number Two, Grave Number 354, Okinawa Island. He was buried according to the rites of his faith with full military honors in a peaceful and quiet setting. The interment was in the charge of the Protestant Chaplain Virgil W. Jackson.” “Charlie was a bright spot in the company, serious minded about his work but cheerful in his relations with both men and officers. He had a fine mind as you know, and I recently approved his application for a Field Commission as a Second Lieutenant. His future was so bright that there is little I can say to alleviate your sense of loss. Living in nearby Lorain, Ohio, I had a particular interest in Charlie, and I was well acquainted with his hopes and aspirations. He died in the service of his country as a true soldier and one whom you may be justly proud. The officers and men of this company join me in extending our deepest sympathy to you in your bereavement. Please feel free to call upon me for any additional information you may desire. Yours most sincerely, (Signed) Glenn E. Kingsley, Captain, Medical Corps, Commanding”

He served in combat with Company A, 321st Medical Battalion, 96th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action on May 26, 1945 on Okinawa, at the age of 21. He was awarded the Combat Medical Badge (CMB), The Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal with oak leaf cluster, The Good Conduct Medal, The American Theater of operations Medal, The Asiatic Pacific Theater of operations, World War Two Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Medal. He is buried in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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