Bready sacrificed a draft deferrable position to become a "dog face" infantryman.

Lowell A. Bready was born in California on November 3, 1913, yet nothing is known of his parents and siblings. He graduated from the University Of California School Of Journalism about 1936, and shortly thereafter accepted a newspaper assignment in Pacific Grove.

In June 1937, he joined the staff of the Santa Cruz Sentinel where he became county editor. At that newspaper, Lowell also contributed articles to the sports desk during the football and basketball seasons. Bready lived at the Beach Hill Inn during most of his stay in Santa Cruz, and was active in the 20-30 Club, Toastmasters and Junior Chamber of Commerce. Lowell Bready and Elaine McInerney were married in December 1940, and became active socially within the community.

Early in 1941, Lowell was named news editor of the Sentinel; however, when that paper merged with the Santa Cruz Evening News, he left Santa Cruz to manage publicity for the Red Cross in San Francisco. Rather than take advantage of the draft exemption that came with the Red Cross position, Bready volunteered for service.

Lowell Bready entered the army officer candidate school (OCS) and underwent training at Camp Roberts, California, and Fort Benning, Georgia, before being commissioned a second lieutenant. In 1943 he was assigned to a replacement battalion at Camp Croft, North Carolina, and promoted to first lieutenant.

In June 1944, Bready was reassigned to the 9th Infantry Regiment of the 2nd infantry Division and posted to England in preparation for the invasion. Lowell's company took part in the invasion at Normandy, and on June 25, 1944, during follow-up action, Lowell Bready was killed in action in France.

He was buried in the Normandy American Cemetery at St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France. His awards include the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

(ABMC, American Legion Post 184, South Bay Honor Roll, http://post184.com/html/ww2.htm, [16 September 2008], SCSn July 26, 1944 1:5)