Arthur Welland Lowis

Captain (retired) Arthur Welland Lowis (24 March, 1875 – 17 July, 1938) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Lowis was born in Calcutta the son of Colonel Lowis of the Royal Artillery. He gained ten months' time on passing out of Britannia in December, 1890.

Lowis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 14 September, 1896.

Lowis was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1908.

Lowis was admitted to Haslar Hospital on 26 June, 1911 for a fracture to his right tibia. Found fit 27 October.

Lowis was admitted to Plymouth Hospital on 4 November 1913 for a sprined right knee. Found fit 11 December.

On 10 March 1915, Lowis was reported from Egypt to have been slightly wounded while dismantling a mine.

Post-War

Lowis was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 28 November, 1923.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Leopold G. D. Way	Captain of H.M.S. Ariel 28 Feb, 1902 – 23 Mar, 1902	Succeeded by Valentine E. B. Phillimore
Preceded by Edward A. Thomas	Captain of H.M.S. Jason 10 Jan, 1908 – 5 Aug, 1908	Succeeded by Walter Hose
Preceded by Rowland Nugent	Captain of H.M.S. Illustrious 15 Jun, 1912 – 7 Sep, 1912	Succeeded by Richard Webb
Preceded by Colin Mackenzie	Captain of H.M.S. Clio 25 Jan, 1916 – 27 Aug, 1918	Succeeded by George M. Robertson
Preceded by Vernon Hammersley-Heenan	Captain of H.M.S. Chester 1 Jan, 1920 – 31 Mar, 1920	Succeeded by ?

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