Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-19
MAJOR LOWRY RETIRED
A Popular Marine Officer Seeks Rest From
Active Duty.
His Gnl1Rntry Recognized During the
Wnr-A Long and Valuable
Service Closed.

Maj Horatio B. Lowry, quartermaster OF
the Marine Corps, one of the most widely
known and popular officers iI the United
States service, was retired today at his own
request by President Mckinley. Major
Lowry applied for retirement few days
ago, and In indorsing his application Col
Charles Haywood. commandment of the
Marine Corps. paid him high compliment.
In forwarding the application approved,
Colonel Haywood wrote as follows:
Major Lowry entered the Marine Corps
as a second lieutenant. September IL. 1861,
and has served therein continuously.
His service during the war of the rebel
lion was creditable and distinguished, and
he was brevetted captain for gallant and
meritorious conduct at the night attack on
Fort Sumter, September s. lssS3
He was appointed quartermaster Of the
Marine Corps May 4, 1883, and during this
period of over eleven years he has, by his
Jealous efforts, placed the barracks, quar-
tiers and other public buildings under his
charge at the various posts of the corps.
which in 1886 were in very poor state
Of repair, in most excellent condition.
Many changes have been made by him
In the system OF manufacture of clothing
for the enlisted men, ard the best results
are now being obtained.
He has rarely absented himself from his
office, except on public duty, and his long
service of over thirty-five years continuous
service entities him to the rest he desires
and deserves"
A Distinguished Career.
Major Lowry was born in Burlington VI,
in 1887, and was appointed second lieu
tenant in the Marine Corps from Indiana
being commissioned as such September H.
1861, and as first lieutenant November 70
1861. He was stationed at the barracks iu
this city and at Portsmouth, n. H, until
had n he MIR Po fol af
Port Royal, s. c., in 1862. He was on the
steam frigate Wabash. the flagship of the
South Atlantic squadron, in 1862 and 1865.
and commanded 100 marines and a similar
force of sailors serving ashore on Morris
Island, and directed the placing of the
Fort Sumter. He commanded the marines
of the United States ships James Adger,
keystone State, Albatross and Alabama,
which were organized a battalion upon
special duty off Georgetown, S. c., and
neighboring waters and CALAMITY engaged
the confederates near Blakes plantation in
1862. In 1863 he brevetted captain for
gallant and meritorious services in the
night attack upon Fort Sumter, made by
the marines and sailors September .. 1863.
Since the war he has had varied assign
ment of duty. all Of which he performed
with consummate ability. He was ordered
to marine headquarters as acting quarter
master in 1881, and in May. 1882 was ap-
pointed uuartcrmaster, with the rank of
major, and has since been on duty at the
marine headquarters in this city.
During the entire length of his service
Major Lowry was never off duty on wait
ing orders and had only nine months leave
of absence and six weeks sick leave dur
ing that period. He is man of attractive
personality and numbers his friends in
legons. He lives at Rockville, Nd, with
his charming family. Major Lowry will be
succeeded as quartermaster of the Marine
Corps by Capt. Richard Collum.