Korean War
| Rank | Chief Aviation Machinist Mate U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 6 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Lowe was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Lowe was a crew member of a PB4Y-2S Privateer patrol bomber with Patrol Bomber Squadron 871. On August 6, 1951, the aircraft was flying near Smith Island, Washington and experienced a hard water impact a half mile off shore. Nine crewmen were killed.