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Rank Private
Service # 190317
Unit # 91st battalion
Resident Blenheim
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private Kelly went to England with the 91st battalion June 28, 1916, proceeding to France about Sept. 12, attached to the 18th battalion.

After going through the Somme and Vimy Ridge engagements he was killed in action May 9, 1917.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph Blenheim Cenotaph
Sources Blenheim News Tribune (03-05-1916), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Blenheim News Tribune (17-05-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (21-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Evergreen Cemetery - Blenheim, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990
Supplemental Information Wife: Mrs. Ella Kelly, Blenheim Son: John Daughter: Edith
Height 5'7"
Eye Colour blue
Age 37
Complexion fair
Hair dark
Race white
Birthplace Oldham, England
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Blenheim
Marital Status married
When Enlisted May 16, 1916
Where Enlisted St. Thomas Ontario

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