Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Ensign George Maus Lowry received the Medal of Honor for his actions on April 21, 1914 in Vera Cruz, Mexico during the 1914 Veracruz expedition. Lowry was 24 years old.
40 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Rear Admiral.
Lowry was born on October 27, 1889 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to Pennsylvania. Lowry died on September 25, 1981 in Carmel, California, at the age of 91. He is buried at Ashes scattered at sea /Organization USS FLORIDA.
Lowry is one of 56 Medal of Honor recipients from the 1914 Veracruz expedition and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 April 1914; Ens. Lowry was in both days' fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Other decorations and honors
Besides the Medal of Honor, George Maus Lowry received:
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Battles and campaigns
Life beyond the battlefield
- Education: United States Naval Academy
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Places
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Timeline
- October 27, 1889Born in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania
- April 21, 1914Act of valor — Vera Cruz, MexicoAge 24.
- September 25, 1981Died in Carmel, CaliforniaAge 91.
- Resting placeAshes scattered at sea /Organization USS FLORIDA
Biography
George Maus Lowry (October 27, 1889 – September 25, 1981) served as a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914. When he died in 1981 he was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the occupation.
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