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George
Maus
Lowry
October 27, 1889

–

September 25, 1981

Cemetery:

Cremated

George Lowry graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1911. He retired as a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 353 (August 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George Maus Lowry, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Operations Officer and Administrative Head, Joint Operations Center, Western Sea Frontier, throughout World War II.

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Action Date:

    April 21 – 22, 1914
    War Department, General Orders No. 177 (December 4, 1915)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Ensign George Maus Lowry, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in battle during the engagements of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 & 22 April 1914. Ensign 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.