rSUMTER L. LOWRY, JR. BRIGADIER GENERAL UCommanding General, 56th Field Artillery Bri- r gade from October 4, 1934, until its reorganiza- !L tion on February 26, 1942. Commanding General A 31st Infantry Division Artillery from February Ti,-,.-- 26, 1942, until January 1, 1945. Graduated Virginia Military Institute 1914; awarded Cincinnatus Medal for Military efficiency during cadet- ship 1914. Organized and appointed captain, 2nd Florida In- fantry, Florida National Guard 1914. Served on Mexican Border as Captain Company H, 124th Infantry, Florida National Guard 1916-1917. "Served as Captain, Infantry. 31st Infantry, Division. 'A ,.U. S. Army 1917; member of AEF 1918-1919. e .'Organized and appointed Colonel 116th Field Artillery, Florida National Guard 1921; appointed Brigadier Gen- .'eral 6th Field Artillery Brigade. 31st Infantry Di* vision, U. S. National Guard 1934. Served as Military Commander during great Florida Hurricanes, Lake Okeechokee 1926-1928. Commanded 56th Field Artillery Brigade, 31st In- .. fantry Division Third Army Maneuvers. Mississippi, .1938; Commanded 56th Field Artillery Brigade. 31st S.- .1940. Infantry Division. Third Army Maneuvers, Louisiana. SMustered into Federal Service as Brigadier General 56th Field Artillery Brigade, 31st Infantry Division at Camp Blanding. Florida, November 25, 1940; served as Brigadier General in Command of Division Artillery. 31st Infantry Division at Camp Blanding. Camp Bowie. Camp Shelby, Camp Pickett, West Virginia Mountain Training, and Camp Bradford Amphibious Training, through all maneuvers held in Louisiana, South and North Carolina. 7 Sailed overseas with the Division. January 1944; a Commanded Artillery of Division through New Guinea Campaign, 1944; Commanded Artillery of Division at Morotaz Landing Dutch East India, 1944. Served duty with Headquarters Army Ground Forces, Washington. D. C., January 1943; Assistant Commanding General IRTC. Camp Livingston, La., March 1943; Returned to Inactive duty October 1, 1945. Attended the following schools: General Officers Re- fresher Course. 1941, Fort Benning, Ga.: Normoyle Motor Course, 1942, San Antonio. Tex.; Tank Des- troyer School, 1942, Camp Hood. Tex.; Amphibious Command and Staff Course, 1943. Camp Bradford. Va. I Holds the following awards and campaign badges: Mexican Border Medal, 1916: Victory Medal (World War I) with Bronze Star, 1918; American Defense Rib- bon, 1941; American Theatre Ribbon, 1944; Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with Bronze Star, 1944; Bronze Service Arrowhead, 1944; Victory Medal (World War II), 1945; Bronze Star Medal, 1944; Distinguished Service Medal, 1945. To: The Officers and Men of,the 31st Infantry Division Artillery: The greatest honor that has come to me during my lifetime has been the privilege of command- ing the Artillery of the 31st Infantry Division. The record of this Artillery Unit during the entire war was the equal of any in the Army of the United States. The high technical ability of its officers and men, together with the splendid morale and esprit, made it possible to perform any task given it from the training camp to the battle field. The chief objective of every man in the Division Artillery was to be able to deliver effective fire in support of the Infantry units of the Division. To be there with the goods when the going was tough for the Infantry. To make the Infantry know that their artillery was with them and behind them always. To be truly a part of the Infantry Artillery team. This you did! I am personally proud of the fact that I was a member of the 31st Infantry Division for 25 years, serving with it through two World Wars. I am sure that there was no better Division in any theatre during the war. I am proud of the leadership and performance of its officers and men, from top to bottom. I wish to extend my best wishes to every man and officer, and I hope as the years go by that I may continue to have your friendship and good will as you shall have mine. SUMMER L. LOWRY. 1A. Brigadier General, USA Former Commanding General 31st Division Artillery 120