Pte. Fred Kennedy sailed on the “Lapland” for England in March 1917, and after training at Bramshott, crossed to France in August 1917, transferring to the 18th Battalion. At Passchendaele, November 1917, he was wounded and gassed, and admitted to Hospital.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (21-12-1918), Chatham Daily News (12-04-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (04-03-1919)

Height	5'9"
Eye Colour	Black
Age	21
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Kent County
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Chatham Dredging Company
Average Earnings	$ 35.00 per month and Board
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	April 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Adam Kennedy, Electric P.O. Mother- Mrs Mary Revecca Kennedy. Brother- Arthur Kennedy, #507571. Spr., Clarence Kennedy and Edward Kennedy.

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