Allied Warship Commanders


Frank Jacob Lowry, USN

Born  15 Feb 1888Cresco, Iowa


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Ranks

 Capt.

Decorations

7 May 1942Navy Cross

Warship Commands listed for Frank Jacob Lowry, USN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
USS Minneapolis (CA 36)Capt.Heavy cruiser1 May 1942Dec 1942

Career information

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Events related to this officer

Heavy cruiser USS Minneapolis (CA 36)


30 Nov 1942
USS Minneapolis (Captain Frank Jacob Lowry, USN) was torpedoed during the Battle of Tassaforonga and her bow was blown off. Heavily damaged cruiser managed to withdraw and was later repaired however 37 of the crew died and 36 were wounded.

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