Robert A. Lower

Robert Alison Lower was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Lower joined the 55th Illinois Infantry in October 1861, and was mustered out in October 1864.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization. Private, Company K, 55th Illinois Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: Elmwood, Ill. Birth: Illinois. Date of issue: September 2, 1893.
Citation:

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."