While researching on my family history I discovered Private John William Lowcock.
In honor of his memory and service, I am sharing the information I discovered.
Private John William Lowcock (Rifleman)
Birth: 1886, St Helens Lancashire.
Death: 10th August 1916 (Battle of the Somme)
Grave: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 7 A and 7 B
Note: Thiepval Memorial is a memorial to the missing from the Somme. There is no grave for John, he is listed on the memorial wall.
Military Service
Rifleman.
Service Number 240933
1st/5th Batallion.
South Lancashire Regiment
Private Lowcock was Killed in Action (KIA).
Medals
Rifleman Lowcock was awarded the British War Medal. If you have details of the Lowcock War medal or information on the whereabouts, please let me know.
Family and Parents
John is listed in records as being married to Elizabeth (nee Hayes) and having 3 children. Nellie, Elizabeth, and Hannah.
John was working as a Warehouse Laborer prior to the war. His residence was 30 Clyde Street, St Helens.
Father Alfred Lowcock (d. 1893), Mother Hannah (nee Norris) Lowcock.
Siblings. Elizabeth Lowcock, Elizabeth was his twin. Alfred Lowcock (younger brother). John also has step-sibling as his mother remarried after the death of his Father.
Service Records and Other Photos
Sources:
Lowcock Family History
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- Lowcock Plough
- Lowcock Lemonade
- Lowcock Fuel Economizer
- Lowcock Razor
- CF Lowcock (artist)
- Lowcock War Memorial
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Last Updated: Last updated: March 31, 2019 at 7:50 am