Robert A. Lower

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.

Robert A. Lower
BornApril 11, 1844
Mattoon, Illinois
DiedJanuary 31, 1918 (1918-02-01) (aged 73)
Yates City, Illinois
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1864
RankPrivate
UnitIllinois Company K, 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Lower joined the 55th Illinois Infantry in October 1861, and was mustered out in October 1864.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

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]

See also

References

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  1. Illinois Service Record
  2. ""ROBERT A. LOWER" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.


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