William Joseph (Sammy) Lowis1

M, #29441, b. 19 July 1923, d. 26 August 1943
Father*Ralph Henry Lowis1 b. 1896, d. 21 Jul 1960
Mother*Clara May Burridge1 b. 1899, d. 1978
Last Edited31 Mar 2021
Birth*William Joseph (Sammy) Lowis was born on 19 July 1923 at Melbourne, Victoria.1 
He was the son of Ralph Henry Lowis and Clara May Burridge.1 
Death*William Joseph (Sammy) Lowis died on 26 August 1943 at Thailand at age 20; WII - was on the HMAS Perth. May have died on the "Burma Railway"

The Argus - 23/2/1945

LOWIS. In proud and loving memory of ON24884 Seaman W. J. Lowis (Sammy), H.M.A.S. Perth, died of Illness, Thailand, August, 1943, beloved only son of Ralph and May Lowis, aged 20 years.1 
Milit-Beg*William Joseph (Sammy) Lowis began military service on 30 December 1940 at Melbourne, Victoria, 24884, Able Seaman, RAN.2
ChartsLowis Family
Lowis Family Indented
Bear Family
Bear Family Indented
Bryant Descendants
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Neil James Bradley

Citations

  1. [S54] CWGC, online www.cwgc.org.
  2. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online www.ww2roll.gov.au.