Lowry, Admiral Frank J. 1888-1955

LOWRY, KESSEL

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Date: 4/2/2014 at 12:44:51

Funeral Held for Vice Adm. Frank Lowry

CRESCO—Last rites were held at Napa, Calif., Tuesday for Vice Admiral Frank J. Lowry, U.S.N. retired, native of Cresco, who died Sunday at the age of 67. Burial was at Napa.

Admiral Lowry was born in Cresco Feb. 15, 1888, attended St. John’s Military Academy in Delafield, Wis., in 1905-05 and was graduated from Cresco High School in 1907. He then entered the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, where he was graduated in 1911.

His greatest achievements were as commanding officer of the invasion forces, where he played a large part in the surprise attack by allied forces in the Italian invasion Jan. 22, 1944. Admiral Lowry commanded the sea forces that carried the invaders to the beaches and covered the landing with bombardment.

He was a member of the Cresco American Legion post.

He is survived by his wife, the former Julia Kessel of Cresco, one brother, Lellis Lowry of Cresco and one nephew, Dr. Charles Lowry, Council Bluffs.

Source: Mason City Globe-Gazette, March 30, 1955
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Ashes Onto Ocean

SAN FRANCISCO –(AP)--The Crusier Bremerton, gliding out of the Golden Gate Friday, bears the ashes of Vice Adm. Frank Lowry to be scattered on the ocean. He died March 26.

Source: Council Bluffs Nonpareil, May 30, 1955