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We remember John Andrew Kelly
We remember John Andrew Kelly
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1890
sibling
Cecile Elizabeth Kelly
Source:6649812
5th April 1890
1892
sibling
Grace Winifred Kelly
Source:6649812
6th January 1892
1895
sibling
Marguerite Frances Kelly
Source:6649812
1st March 1895
1899
sibling
Charles Louis Kelly
Source:6649812
26th February 1899
1911
marriage
Mary Jarvis
Source:8456541
11th June 1911
1912
children
John Frederick Bennett Kelly
Source:8456549
11th January 1912
1913
children
Peter Andre Charles Kelly
Source:8456549
13th January 1913
1915
enlistment
Battersea
United Kingdom
Source:6649963
28th January 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound back of head
Hospital/Institution
Source:8456563
25th September 1915 - 1915
1916
discharge
Source:6649963
15th June 1916
marriage
Mary Kelly
Source:6649963
service
British Army
Private
17703
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:2218412
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8456563
1916
death
Died of wounds
Died from machine gun wound to back of skull, sustained in WW. He was blinded and suffered epilepsy as a result of wound.
Hackney
United Kingdom
Source:6649807
Source:6649958
21st September 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Andrew |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Kelly |
| Source | 2218412 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17703 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Frederick Bennett Kelly | son | 11th January 1912 | |
| Peter Andre Charles Kelly | son | 13th January 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecile Kelly | mother | ||
| John Bennett Kelly | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecile Elizabeth Kelly | sister | 5th April 1890 | |
| Grace Winifred Kelly | sister | 6th January 1892 | |
| Marguerite Frances Kelly | sister | 1st March 1895 | |
| Charles Louis Kelly | brother | 26th February 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kelly | wife | ||
| Mary Jarvis | wife | 11th June 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-15 | 5'8" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Sam39750 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records 1914-1920 | Sam39750 | |
| UK WW1 War Diaries (France,Belgium and Germany) 1914-1920 | Sam39750 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals, death certificate and letter to widow. | Sam39750 | |
| Official documents. | Sam39750 | |
| Description of injuries. | Sam39750 |
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