James LOW

Regimental number30956
OccupationPloughman
Next of kinFather, C Low, 49 High Street, Musselburgh, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Rifle Brigade Details, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on 30 December 1916
Final rankRifleman
Final unit3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Puisiex au Mont on 21st August 1918. A strong machine gun post was holding up a portion of the advance and Rifleman Lowe and Batty with a third companion noticing this at once dashed forward to rush the post. The third man was killed but Lowe and Batty bombed the post and rushing forward captured the machine guns and the Garrison of one Officer and 19 Other ranks. By his coolness and decision Rifleman Lowe saved many casualties and greatly assisted the advance.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 13

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