Record detail
Full Name Robert Bowman Lowden
Forename(s) Robert Bowman
Surname Lowden
War South African War, 1899-1902
Serial No. 7718
Additional Information
This record has been created from details provided from Archives New Zealand's Archway database http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz and indicates a personnel file is available at Archives New Zealand.
New Zealand and the South African War
The South African War (or Second Anglo-Boer War) was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops. Fought between the British Empire and the Boer South African Republic (Transvaal) and its Orange Free State ally, it was the culmination of longstanding tensions in southern Africa.
Eager to display New Zealand's commitment to the British Empire, Premier Richard Seddon offered to send troops two weeks before conflict broke out. Hundreds of men applied to serve, and by the time war began in October 1899, the First Contingent was already preparing to depart for South Africa. Within a few months they would be fighting the Boers.
By the time peace was concluded two and a half years later, ten contingents of volunteers totalling over 6500 men (plus 8000 horses) had sailed for Africa, along with doctors, nurses, veterinary surgeons and a small number of school teachers. Seventy-one New Zealanders were killed in action or died of wounds, with another 159 dying in accidents or as result of disease.
The South African war set the pattern for New Zealand’s later involvement in the two world wars. Specially raised units, consisting mainly of volunteers, were despatched overseas to serve with forces from elsewhere in the British Empire. The success enjoyed by these troops fostered the idea that New Zealanders were naturally good soldiers, who required minimum training to perform well
Year 1911
Folio 3292
Surname SIMPSON
Given Names Mary
Sex F
Spouse LOWDEN
OBITUARY.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19940, 8 May 1928, Page 10
MR. ROBERT BOWMAN LOWDEN. [BY TELEGRAPH. -PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Robert Bowman Lowden, manager of the Addington railway workshops. Mr. Lowden joined the service as" a fitter in 1890. He was appointed foreman at Addington in 1925 and manager in May of last year.
Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Database
Result Detail
Surname: LOWDEN
First name(s): ROBERT BOWDEN
Date of death: Sunday, 6 May 1928
Cemetery: Sydenham
Date of burial: Wednesday, 9 May 1928
Block number: 38A Plot number: 69
Age: 53 years
Address:
Occupation: WORKSHOP MANAGR
Place of birth:
Years in New Zealand: unknown
Comments:
Full Name Robert Bowman Lowden
Forename(s) Robert Bowman
Surname Lowden
War South African War, 1899-1902
Serial No. 7718
Additional Information
This record has been created from details provided from Archives New Zealand's Archway database http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz and indicates a personnel file is available at Archives New Zealand.
New Zealand and the South African War
The South African War (or Second Anglo-Boer War) was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops. Fought between the British Empire and the Boer South African Republic (Transvaal) and its Orange Free State ally, it was the culmination of longstanding tensions in southern Africa.
Eager to display New Zealand's commitment to the British Empire, Premier Richard Seddon offered to send troops two weeks before conflict broke out. Hundreds of men applied to serve, and by the time war began in October 1899, the First Contingent was already preparing to depart for South Africa. Within a few months they would be fighting the Boers.
By the time peace was concluded two and a half years later, ten contingents of volunteers totalling over 6500 men (plus 8000 horses) had sailed for Africa, along with doctors, nurses, veterinary surgeons and a small number of school teachers. Seventy-one New Zealanders were killed in action or died of wounds, with another 159 dying in accidents or as result of disease.
The South African war set the pattern for New Zealand’s later involvement in the two world wars. Specially raised units, consisting mainly of volunteers, were despatched overseas to serve with forces from elsewhere in the British Empire. The success enjoyed by these troops fostered the idea that New Zealanders were naturally good soldiers, who required minimum training to perform well
Year 1911
Folio 3292
Surname SIMPSON
Given Names Mary
Sex F
Spouse LOWDEN
OBITUARY.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19940, 8 May 1928, Page 10
MR. ROBERT BOWMAN LOWDEN. [BY TELEGRAPH. -PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Robert Bowman Lowden, manager of the Addington railway workshops. Mr. Lowden joined the service as" a fitter in 1890. He was appointed foreman at Addington in 1925 and manager in May of last year.
Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Database
Result Detail
Surname: LOWDEN
First name(s): ROBERT BOWDEN
Date of death: Sunday, 6 May 1928
Cemetery: Sydenham
Date of burial: Wednesday, 9 May 1928
Block number: 38A Plot number: 69
Age: 53 years
Address:
Occupation: WORKSHOP MANAGR
Place of birth:
Years in New Zealand: unknown
Comments:
Record detail
Full Name Robert Bowman Lowden
Forename(s) Robert Bowman
Surname Lowden
War South African War, 1899-1902
Serial No. 7718
Additional Information
This record has been created from details provided from Archives New Zealand's Archway database http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz and indicates a personnel file is available at Archives New Zealand.
New Zealand and the South African War
The South African War (or Second Anglo-Boer War) was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops. Fought between the British Empire and the Boer South African Republic (Transvaal) and its Orange Free State ally, it was the culmination of longstanding tensions in southern Africa.
Eager to display New Zealand's commitment to the British Empire, Premier Richard Seddon offered to send troops two weeks before conflict broke out. Hundreds of men applied to serve, and by the time war began in October 1899, the First Contingent was already preparing to depart for South Africa. Within a few months they would be fighting the Boers.
By the time peace was concluded two and a half years later, ten contingents of volunteers totalling over 6500 men (plus 8000 horses) had sailed for Africa, along with doctors, nurses, veterinary surgeons and a small number of school teachers. Seventy-one New Zealanders were killed in action or died of wounds, with another 159 dying in accidents or as result of disease.
The South African war set the pattern for New Zealand’s later involvement in the two world wars. Specially raised units, consisting mainly of volunteers, were despatched overseas to serve with forces from elsewhere in the British Empire. The success enjoyed by these troops fostered the idea that New Zealanders were naturally good soldiers, who required minimum training to perform well
Year 1911
Folio 3292
Surname SIMPSON
Given Names Mary
Sex F
Spouse LOWDEN
OBITUARY.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19940, 8 May 1928, Page 10
MR. ROBERT BOWMAN LOWDEN. [BY TELEGRAPH. -PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Robert Bowman Lowden, manager of the Addington railway workshops. Mr. Lowden joined the service as" a fitter in 1890. He was appointed foreman at Addington in 1925 and manager in May of last year.
Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Database
Result Detail
Surname: LOWDEN
First name(s): ROBERT BOWDEN
Date of death: Sunday, 6 May 1928
Cemetery: Sydenham
Date of burial: Wednesday, 9 May 1928
Block number: 38A Plot number: 69
Age: 53 years
Address:
Occupation: WORKSHOP MANAGR
Place of birth:
Years in New Zealand: unknown
Comments:
Full Name Robert Bowman Lowden
Forename(s) Robert Bowman
Surname Lowden
War South African War, 1899-1902
Serial No. 7718
Additional Information
This record has been created from details provided from Archives New Zealand's Archway database http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz and indicates a personnel file is available at Archives New Zealand.
New Zealand and the South African War
The South African War (or Second Anglo-Boer War) was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops. Fought between the British Empire and the Boer South African Republic (Transvaal) and its Orange Free State ally, it was the culmination of longstanding tensions in southern Africa.
Eager to display New Zealand's commitment to the British Empire, Premier Richard Seddon offered to send troops two weeks before conflict broke out. Hundreds of men applied to serve, and by the time war began in October 1899, the First Contingent was already preparing to depart for South Africa. Within a few months they would be fighting the Boers.
By the time peace was concluded two and a half years later, ten contingents of volunteers totalling over 6500 men (plus 8000 horses) had sailed for Africa, along with doctors, nurses, veterinary surgeons and a small number of school teachers. Seventy-one New Zealanders were killed in action or died of wounds, with another 159 dying in accidents or as result of disease.
The South African war set the pattern for New Zealand’s later involvement in the two world wars. Specially raised units, consisting mainly of volunteers, were despatched overseas to serve with forces from elsewhere in the British Empire. The success enjoyed by these troops fostered the idea that New Zealanders were naturally good soldiers, who required minimum training to perform well
Year 1911
Folio 3292
Surname SIMPSON
Given Names Mary
Sex F
Spouse LOWDEN
OBITUARY.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19940, 8 May 1928, Page 10
MR. ROBERT BOWMAN LOWDEN. [BY TELEGRAPH. -PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Robert Bowman Lowden, manager of the Addington railway workshops. Mr. Lowden joined the service as" a fitter in 1890. He was appointed foreman at Addington in 1925 and manager in May of last year.
Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Database
Result Detail
Surname: LOWDEN
First name(s): ROBERT BOWDEN
Date of death: Sunday, 6 May 1928
Cemetery: Sydenham
Date of burial: Wednesday, 9 May 1928
Block number: 38A Plot number: 69
Age: 53 years
Address:
Occupation: WORKSHOP MANAGR
Place of birth:
Years in New Zealand: unknown
Comments:
Inscription
R. B. LOWDEN
b 20 Oct 1874; d 6 May 1928
(Erected by Addington Workshops Employees)
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