Lowry was born on 24th June 1939 to Mr E C Lowry and Mrs Lowry of Lansdowne Road, Belfast. He had an elder brother, John Ewen Lowry (04/08/1933) who also attended Campbell College.
Following his education, Lowry joined the Belfast Bank around 1957/58. During his career, he worked in many branches including Lisburn (BBCo), Windsor (Boucher Road), High Street, Belfast and Ballyholme.- 03/02/1970 - Charles William McCaughey LOWRY (488701) to
be 2nd Lt. (on probation), 13th Nov. 1969.
- Abt 1972 - Promotion to Lieutenant (entry not found).
- 25/02/1975 - Lt. C. W. McC. LOWRY (488701) to be Capt., 1st Jan.
1975.
- 15/02/1983 - Capt. C. W. M. LOWRY (488701) to be Maj., 13th Nov.
1982.
- 24/04/1984 - Maj. C. W. M. LOWRY (488701) from T.A. Group A to be Maj., 29th Feb. 1984 retaining present seniority.