Member Notes:
Richard James DeLowry first appeared in the 1900 Census as a 1 year old, living at 323 School Street, Pittsburgh, with his parents Richard De Lowrey, 42, born PA and Margaret De Lowrey, 41, born PA, and his siblings. The family moved between 1900 and 1910 to 321 Darsie Street in Pittsburgh.
Richard's older brother, Francis Patrick DeLowry, was killed during the siege of Vera Cruz, Meico, in 1914. In 1916, James was determined to take his brother's place in the Navy. His enlistment was documented in newspaper articles.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 20 Jun 1916, p. 23
BROTHER OFFERS TO TAKE DEAD BROTHER'S PLACE IN U.S. NAVY
Richard J. DeLowry, aged 17, of 321 Darsie st., Bloomfield, whose brother Francis DeLowry, aged 21, lost his life when the United States marines took the Mexican city, Vera Cruz in April, 1914, will take the place of his brother in the United States navy. The youth enlisted at the local recruiting office yesterday and is now awaiting his parent's consent to the enlistment before departing for the naval training station at Newport, R.I.
Francis DeLowry, son of Richard C. DeLowry and Mrs. Margaret DeLowry, met his death while charging up a street in Vera Cruz when the United States marines entered the city. A sniper, hidden behind a building, picked off the young Pittsburger a few minutes after the occupation of the city.
Lieut. C.S. Keller, in charge of the local naval recruiting office, stated today he understood the youthful DeLowry's parents would consent to their son's enlistment, thus giving their second son to the country. The funeral of Francis DeLowry was an imposing spectacle, attended by Vice-President Marshall.
Mrs. DeLowry stated today that she had given her consent to her son joining the navy.
"I was rather reluctant about it at first," Mrs DeLowry said, "because of the fact that Francis died while fighting, but the boy seemed bent upon going to the navy—in fact it seemed to his only ambition since Francis' death, so I finally agreed to give my consent."
From the The Gazette Times, 21 Jun 1916, p. 1
Brother of Vera Cruz Victim Joins the Navy
Richard J. De Lowry Receives Mother's Consent to Fight for Country
Richard J. DeLowry, aged 17, of 321 Darsie street, whose brother, Francis DeLowry, aged 21, gave up his life when the United States marines took the city of Vera Cruz, Mexico, in April 1914, a victim of a sniper's bullet, will take the place of his brother in the United States Navy. The youth enlisted at the local recruiting station yesterday and is now awaiting the consent of his parents to the enlistment before departing for the naval training station at Newport, R.I.
Mrs. Margaret DeLowry, the mother of the youth, said that she would give her consent to her son to join the navy. "I am proud to see Richard so willing to fight for his country,' she said.
Pittsburgh Daily Post, 30 Jun 1916, p. 3
Hero's Spirit Fills Brother
DeLowry II Off to Navy
Among the 29 recruits "shipped" by the Pittsburgh navy recruiting squad yesterday was Richard James De Lowry, 18 years old, of 321 Darsie street, a brother of Francis P. De Lowry, who was killed in action during the occupation of Vera Cruz by a naval brigade in April, 1914.
"Always wanted to be a sailor," young De Lowry declared yesterday. "I used to envy Francis when we would read his letters at home after he went. They made me want to Join so much the more. Since he was killed by sneaking snipers I have wished a good many times I could have a chance to get them. Maybe I will now."
De Lowry expressed a hope that he might get an opportunity to serve under Ensign E.J Cody, who picked up his dying brother after he was shot in Vera Cruz. Cody is now in the Newport torpedo school.
Richard was back living at home with his parents after the First World War ended. He was a clerk with Valley Molds. By 1935 he had moved out of the family home and was lodging with Charles Dodaro and family at 4527 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh. He was a laborer with the City. In 1940 he was living at 4627 Liberty Avenue (rear) in Pittsburgh, renting an apartment for $25 per month. He was a meter reader assessment clerk for the City of Pittsburgh. He quit his job to enlist in the Army during WW II.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 16 Sep 1942, p. 6
Richard J. DeLowry, rate clerk in the City Water Assessor's office, today quit the job he has held for 15 years, to join the Army. Mr. DeLowry, 43, a bachelor,of 4627 Liberty Ave., who served 28 months as a sailor in World War I, enlisted Sept. 12 after the Navy turned him down for deficient vision. He turned down a proposed farewell party suggested by co-workers, saying: "No fuss for me, thanks; I'm not being brave about this. I just thought it was time for me to get in." Upon his return from the war, he married Anna M. Sabisch in Pittsburgh. Her parents, Julius Sabisch, 52, born Germany, immigrated 1898, and Barbara Sabisch, 48, born Baden, immigrated 1888, and her siblings. Both parents were naturalized in 1904.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 12 Aug 1973, p. 40
On Friday, August 10, 1973, Richard J. DeLowry, beloved husband of Marie Sabisch DeLowry; father of Linda DeLowry; brother of Margaret Guthrie. Funeral from McCabe Bros. Funeral Home, 5300 Penn Ave. on Monday, August 13, 1973, at 9 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Mary's Church, 46th St. at 10 a.m. Visitation with family 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Richard James DeLowry first appeared in the 1900 Census as a 1 year old, living at 323 School Street, Pittsburgh, with his parents Richard De Lowrey, 42, born PA and Margaret De Lowrey, 41, born PA, and his siblings. The family moved between 1900 and 1910 to 321 Darsie Street in Pittsburgh.
Richard's older brother, Francis Patrick DeLowry, was killed during the siege of Vera Cruz, Meico, in 1914. In 1916, James was determined to take his brother's place in the Navy. His enlistment was documented in newspaper articles.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 20 Jun 1916, p. 23
BROTHER OFFERS TO TAKE DEAD BROTHER'S PLACE IN U.S. NAVY
Richard J. DeLowry, aged 17, of 321 Darsie st., Bloomfield, whose brother Francis DeLowry, aged 21, lost his life when the United States marines took the Mexican city, Vera Cruz in April, 1914, will take the place of his brother in the United States navy. The youth enlisted at the local recruiting office yesterday and is now awaiting his parent's consent to the enlistment before departing for the naval training station at Newport, R.I.
Francis DeLowry, son of Richard C. DeLowry and Mrs. Margaret DeLowry, met his death while charging up a street in Vera Cruz when the United States marines entered the city. A sniper, hidden behind a building, picked off the young Pittsburger a few minutes after the occupation of the city.
Lieut. C.S. Keller, in charge of the local naval recruiting office, stated today he understood the youthful DeLowry's parents would consent to their son's enlistment, thus giving their second son to the country. The funeral of Francis DeLowry was an imposing spectacle, attended by Vice-President Marshall.
Mrs. DeLowry stated today that she had given her consent to her son joining the navy.
"I was rather reluctant about it at first," Mrs DeLowry said, "because of the fact that Francis died while fighting, but the boy seemed bent upon going to the navy—in fact it seemed to his only ambition since Francis' death, so I finally agreed to give my consent."
From the The Gazette Times, 21 Jun 1916, p. 1
Brother of Vera Cruz Victim Joins the Navy
Richard J. De Lowry Receives Mother's Consent to Fight for Country
Richard J. DeLowry, aged 17, of 321 Darsie street, whose brother, Francis DeLowry, aged 21, gave up his life when the United States marines took the city of Vera Cruz, Mexico, in April 1914, a victim of a sniper's bullet, will take the place of his brother in the United States Navy. The youth enlisted at the local recruiting station yesterday and is now awaiting the consent of his parents to the enlistment before departing for the naval training station at Newport, R.I.
Mrs. Margaret DeLowry, the mother of the youth, said that she would give her consent to her son to join the navy. "I am proud to see Richard so willing to fight for his country,' she said.
Pittsburgh Daily Post, 30 Jun 1916, p. 3
Hero's Spirit Fills Brother
DeLowry II Off to Navy
Among the 29 recruits "shipped" by the Pittsburgh navy recruiting squad yesterday was Richard James De Lowry, 18 years old, of 321 Darsie street, a brother of Francis P. De Lowry, who was killed in action during the occupation of Vera Cruz by a naval brigade in April, 1914.
"Always wanted to be a sailor," young De Lowry declared yesterday. "I used to envy Francis when we would read his letters at home after he went. They made me want to Join so much the more. Since he was killed by sneaking snipers I have wished a good many times I could have a chance to get them. Maybe I will now."
De Lowry expressed a hope that he might get an opportunity to serve under Ensign E.J Cody, who picked up his dying brother after he was shot in Vera Cruz. Cody is now in the Newport torpedo school.
Richard was back living at home with his parents after the First World War ended. He was a clerk with Valley Molds. By 1935 he had moved out of the family home and was lodging with Charles Dodaro and family at 4527 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh. He was a laborer with the City. In 1940 he was living at 4627 Liberty Avenue (rear) in Pittsburgh, renting an apartment for $25 per month. He was a meter reader assessment clerk for the City of Pittsburgh. He quit his job to enlist in the Army during WW II.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 16 Sep 1942, p. 6
Richard J. DeLowry, rate clerk in the City Water Assessor's office, today quit the job he has held for 15 years, to join the Army. Mr. DeLowry, 43, a bachelor,of 4627 Liberty Ave., who served 28 months as a sailor in World War I, enlisted Sept. 12 after the Navy turned him down for deficient vision. He turned down a proposed farewell party suggested by co-workers, saying: "No fuss for me, thanks; I'm not being brave about this. I just thought it was time for me to get in." Upon his return from the war, he married Anna M. Sabisch in Pittsburgh. Her parents, Julius Sabisch, 52, born Germany, immigrated 1898, and Barbara Sabisch, 48, born Baden, immigrated 1888, and her siblings. Both parents were naturalized in 1904.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 12 Aug 1973, p. 40
On Friday, August 10, 1973, Richard J. DeLowry, beloved husband of Marie Sabisch DeLowry; father of Linda DeLowry; brother of Margaret Guthrie. Funeral from McCabe Bros. Funeral Home, 5300 Penn Ave. on Monday, August 13, 1973, at 9 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Mary's Church, 46th St. at 10 a.m. Visitation with family 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Member Notes:
Richard James DeLowry first appeared in the 1900 Census as a 1 year old, living at 323 School Street, Pittsburgh, with his parents Richard De Lowrey, 42, born PA and Margaret De Lowrey, 41, born PA, and his siblings. The family moved between 1900 and 1910 to 321 Darsie Street in Pittsburgh.
Richard's older brother, Francis Patrick DeLowry, was killed during the siege of Vera Cruz, Meico, in 1914. In 1916, James was determined to take his brother's place in the Navy. His enlistment was documented in newspaper articles.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 20 Jun 1916, p. 23
BROTHER OFFERS TO TAKE DEAD BROTHER'S PLACE IN U.S. NAVY
Richard J. DeLowry, aged 17, of 321 Darsie st., Bloomfield, whose brother Francis DeLowry, aged 21, lost his life when the United States marines took the Mexican city, Vera Cruz in April, 1914, will take the place of his brother in the United States navy. The youth enlisted at the local recruiting office yesterday and is now awaiting his parent's consent to the enlistment before departing for the naval training station at Newport, R.I.
Francis DeLowry, son of Richard C. DeLowry and Mrs. Margaret DeLowry, met his death while charging up a street in Vera Cruz when the United States marines entered the city. A sniper, hidden behind a building, picked off the young Pittsburger a few minutes after the occupation of the city.
Lieut. C.S. Keller, in charge of the local naval recruiting office, stated today he understood the youthful DeLowry's parents would consent to their son's enlistment, thus giving their second son to the country. The funeral of Francis DeLowry was an imposing spectacle, attended by Vice-President Marshall.
Mrs. DeLowry stated today that she had given her consent to her son joining the navy.
"I was rather reluctant about it at first," Mrs DeLowry said, "because of the fact that Francis died while fighting, but the boy seemed bent upon going to the navy—in fact it seemed to his only ambition since Francis' death, so I finally agreed to give my consent."
From the The Gazette Times, 21 Jun 1916, p. 1
Brother of Vera Cruz Victim Joins the Navy
Richard J. De Lowry Receives Mother's Consent to Fight for Country
Richard J. DeLowry, aged 17, of 321 Darsie street, whose brother, Francis DeLowry, aged 21, gave up his life when the United States marines took the city of Vera Cruz, Mexico, in April 1914, a victim of a sniper's bullet, will take the place of his brother in the United States Navy. The youth enlisted at the local recruiting station yesterday and is now awaiting the consent of his parents to the enlistment before departing for the naval training station at Newport, R.I.
Mrs. Margaret DeLowry, the mother of the youth, said that she would give her consent to her son to join the navy. "I am proud to see Richard so willing to fight for his country,' she said.
Pittsburgh Daily Post, 30 Jun 1916, p. 3
Hero's Spirit Fills Brother
DeLowry II Off to Navy
Among the 29 recruits "shipped" by the Pittsburgh navy recruiting squad yesterday was Richard James De Lowry, 18 years old, of 321 Darsie street, a brother of Francis P. De Lowry, who was killed in action during the occupation of Vera Cruz by a naval brigade in April, 1914.
"Always wanted to be a sailor," young De Lowry declared yesterday. "I used to envy Francis when we would read his letters at home after he went. They made me want to Join so much the more. Since he was killed by sneaking snipers I have wished a good many times I could have a chance to get them. Maybe I will now."
De Lowry expressed a hope that he might get an opportunity to serve under Ensign E.J Cody, who picked up his dying brother after he was shot in Vera Cruz. Cody is now in the Newport torpedo school.
Richard was back living at home with his parents after the First World War ended. He was a clerk with Valley Molds. By 1935 he had moved out of the family home and was lodging with Charles Dodaro and family at 4527 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh. He was a laborer with the City. In 1940 he was living at 4627 Liberty Avenue (rear) in Pittsburgh, renting an apartment for $25 per month. He was a meter reader assessment clerk for the City of Pittsburgh. He quit his job to enlist in the Army during WW II.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 16 Sep 1942, p. 6
Richard J. DeLowry, rate clerk in the City Water Assessor's office, today quit the job he has held for 15 years, to join the Army. Mr. DeLowry, 43, a bachelor,of 4627 Liberty Ave., who served 28 months as a sailor in World War I, enlisted Sept. 12 after the Navy turned him down for deficient vision. He turned down a proposed farewell party suggested by co-workers, saying: "No fuss for me, thanks; I'm not being brave about this. I just thought it was time for me to get in." Upon his return from the war, he married Anna M. Sabisch in Pittsburgh. Her parents, Julius Sabisch, 52, born Germany, immigrated 1898, and Barbara Sabisch, 48, born Baden, immigrated 1888, and her siblings. Both parents were naturalized in 1904.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 12 Aug 1973, p. 40
On Friday, August 10, 1973, Richard J. DeLowry, beloved husband of Marie Sabisch DeLowry; father of Linda DeLowry; brother of Margaret Guthrie. Funeral from McCabe Bros. Funeral Home, 5300 Penn Ave. on Monday, August 13, 1973, at 9 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Mary's Church, 46th St. at 10 a.m. Visitation with family 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Richard James DeLowry first appeared in the 1900 Census as a 1 year old, living at 323 School Street, Pittsburgh, with his parents Richard De Lowrey, 42, born PA and Margaret De Lowrey, 41, born PA, and his siblings. The family moved between 1900 and 1910 to 321 Darsie Street in Pittsburgh.
Richard's older brother, Francis Patrick DeLowry, was killed during the siege of Vera Cruz, Meico, in 1914. In 1916, James was determined to take his brother's place in the Navy. His enlistment was documented in newspaper articles.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 20 Jun 1916, p. 23
BROTHER OFFERS TO TAKE DEAD BROTHER'S PLACE IN U.S. NAVY
Richard J. DeLowry, aged 17, of 321 Darsie st., Bloomfield, whose brother Francis DeLowry, aged 21, lost his life when the United States marines took the Mexican city, Vera Cruz in April, 1914, will take the place of his brother in the United States navy. The youth enlisted at the local recruiting office yesterday and is now awaiting his parent's consent to the enlistment before departing for the naval training station at Newport, R.I.
Francis DeLowry, son of Richard C. DeLowry and Mrs. Margaret DeLowry, met his death while charging up a street in Vera Cruz when the United States marines entered the city. A sniper, hidden behind a building, picked off the young Pittsburger a few minutes after the occupation of the city.
Lieut. C.S. Keller, in charge of the local naval recruiting office, stated today he understood the youthful DeLowry's parents would consent to their son's enlistment, thus giving their second son to the country. The funeral of Francis DeLowry was an imposing spectacle, attended by Vice-President Marshall.
Mrs. DeLowry stated today that she had given her consent to her son joining the navy.
"I was rather reluctant about it at first," Mrs DeLowry said, "because of the fact that Francis died while fighting, but the boy seemed bent upon going to the navy—in fact it seemed to his only ambition since Francis' death, so I finally agreed to give my consent."
From the The Gazette Times, 21 Jun 1916, p. 1
Brother of Vera Cruz Victim Joins the Navy
Richard J. De Lowry Receives Mother's Consent to Fight for Country
Richard J. DeLowry, aged 17, of 321 Darsie street, whose brother, Francis DeLowry, aged 21, gave up his life when the United States marines took the city of Vera Cruz, Mexico, in April 1914, a victim of a sniper's bullet, will take the place of his brother in the United States Navy. The youth enlisted at the local recruiting station yesterday and is now awaiting the consent of his parents to the enlistment before departing for the naval training station at Newport, R.I.
Mrs. Margaret DeLowry, the mother of the youth, said that she would give her consent to her son to join the navy. "I am proud to see Richard so willing to fight for his country,' she said.
Pittsburgh Daily Post, 30 Jun 1916, p. 3
Hero's Spirit Fills Brother
DeLowry II Off to Navy
Among the 29 recruits "shipped" by the Pittsburgh navy recruiting squad yesterday was Richard James De Lowry, 18 years old, of 321 Darsie street, a brother of Francis P. De Lowry, who was killed in action during the occupation of Vera Cruz by a naval brigade in April, 1914.
"Always wanted to be a sailor," young De Lowry declared yesterday. "I used to envy Francis when we would read his letters at home after he went. They made me want to Join so much the more. Since he was killed by sneaking snipers I have wished a good many times I could have a chance to get them. Maybe I will now."
De Lowry expressed a hope that he might get an opportunity to serve under Ensign E.J Cody, who picked up his dying brother after he was shot in Vera Cruz. Cody is now in the Newport torpedo school.
Richard was back living at home with his parents after the First World War ended. He was a clerk with Valley Molds. By 1935 he had moved out of the family home and was lodging with Charles Dodaro and family at 4527 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh. He was a laborer with the City. In 1940 he was living at 4627 Liberty Avenue (rear) in Pittsburgh, renting an apartment for $25 per month. He was a meter reader assessment clerk for the City of Pittsburgh. He quit his job to enlist in the Army during WW II.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 16 Sep 1942, p. 6
Richard J. DeLowry, rate clerk in the City Water Assessor's office, today quit the job he has held for 15 years, to join the Army. Mr. DeLowry, 43, a bachelor,of 4627 Liberty Ave., who served 28 months as a sailor in World War I, enlisted Sept. 12 after the Navy turned him down for deficient vision. He turned down a proposed farewell party suggested by co-workers, saying: "No fuss for me, thanks; I'm not being brave about this. I just thought it was time for me to get in." Upon his return from the war, he married Anna M. Sabisch in Pittsburgh. Her parents, Julius Sabisch, 52, born Germany, immigrated 1898, and Barbara Sabisch, 48, born Baden, immigrated 1888, and her siblings. Both parents were naturalized in 1904.
From the Pittsburgh Press, 12 Aug 1973, p. 40
On Friday, August 10, 1973, Richard J. DeLowry, beloved husband of Marie Sabisch DeLowry; father of Linda DeLowry; brother of Margaret Guthrie. Funeral from McCabe Bros. Funeral Home, 5300 Penn Ave. on Monday, August 13, 1973, at 9 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Mary's Church, 46th St. at 10 a.m. Visitation with family 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
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