WW1 Casualty: Able Seaman R/4062 William Lowe - Able Seaman R/4062 William Lowe
| Unit/Regiment |
Nelson Bn., Royal Naval Division |
| Date of Death |
16/02/1918 |
Age at Death |
27 |
| Burial/Memorial |
St Aidan's Churchyard, Billinge |
| Census Details |
The 1911 census showed William living with his parents Peter and Mary at 43, Carr Mill Road, Billinge. At the time, he was 19 years old and working as an Electrician's Apprentice. |
| Research Ref. No. |
P185 |
Service DetailsWilliam Lowe was born on 10th July 1891, one of seven children to Peter and Mary Alice Lowe of Billinge. He attended Prescot Grammar School, though the exact dates are unknown.
He was called up to the Army Reserve on 22nd February 1916 and then called up for active service on 25th June 1917. He was posted to Nelson Battalion of the Royal Naval Division and went to France on 18th October 1917.
On 31st December 1917, William was wounded, suffering Gun Shot Wounds to the right thigh and left knee. He went through the casualty chain, ultimately arriving at Netley Hospital, Southampton on 6th February 1918.
Sadly, William succumbed to his wounds 10 days later, dying at 11.55 pm on 16th February 1918 at Netley. His body was brought home by his family and he now rests in St Aidan's Churchyard, Billinge.
His service is commemorated on the Grammar School Roll of Honour
Wm Lowe's grave at St Aidan's, courtesy of Jeff Keenan
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