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We remember John Kydd Kennedy
We remember John Kydd Kennedy
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Margaret Kennedy
Source:8618116
16th April 1883
1885
1885
location
Main Street, Kinross, Kinross-shire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1885 - 1886
1887
sibling
Alexander James Kennedy
Source:8618116
3rd April 1887
1887
location
161 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1887
1890
sibling
Mary Simpson Kennedy
Source:8618116
16th March 1890
1890
location
17 Chalmers Building, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1890
1891
location
158 Munton Road, Newington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1891 - 1898
1892
sibling
Robert Kennedy
Source:8618116
5th May 1892
1894
sibling
Frederick William Kennedy
Source:8618116
16th August 1894
1896
sibling
Laura Isabel Kennedy
Source:8618116
24th June 1896
1898
sibling
Douglas Reginald Stanley Kennedy
Source:8618116
30th November 1898
1898
location
4 Rodney Place, Newington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1898 - 1901
1901
location
2 Rodney Place, Newington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1901 - 1903
1902
sibling
Norman Roxburgh Kennedy
Source:8618116
20th October 1902
1904
sibling
Doris Isabel Kennedy
Source:8618116
24th August 1904
1904
location
3 Rodney Place, Newington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1904
1905
location
2 Copeland Avenue, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1905 - 1906
1906
location
11 Gordon Road, Nunhead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1906 - 1907
1908
location
18 Harders Road, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1908
1909
location
313 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618116
1909 - 1910
1912
marriage
Eleanor Beatrice Farley
Source:8618116
30th March 1912
1912
location
14 The Gardens, East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:8618116
1912
1915
enlistment
Camberwell
United Kingdom
Source:8618116
7th December 1915
1916
children
John William Robert Kennedy
Source:8618116
21st February 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
43162
Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards)
17th (Home Service) Battalion
Source:8618116
5th February 1917 - 14th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance-Corporal
43162
Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards)
17th (Home Service) Battalion
Source:8618116
14th March 1917 - 28th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
43162
Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards)
17th (Home Service) Battalion
Source:8618116
28th April 1917 - 28th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
43162
Yorkshire Regiment
17th (Home Service) Battalion
Source:8618116
28th May 1917 - 17th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
43162
Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8618116
17th August 1917 - 4th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting-Serjeant
43162
Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8618116
4th November 1917 - 31st October 1918
1917
dates
Age 30
Source:8617216
1917
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
Northumberland Fusiliers
53rd (Young Soldiers) Training Regiment
Source:8618116
31st October 1918 - 20th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 34
Source:8617220
1919
1926
location
46 Hansler Road, East Dulwich London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8618116
1926 - 1953
1927
children
Alexander Frederick Douglas Kennedy
Source:8618116
20th August 1927
1939
employment
Groundsman (sports)
United Kingdom
Source:8618116
1939 - 1953
service
British Army
43162
Yorkshire Regiment
17th Battalion
Source:8617216
service
British Army
Serjeant
43162
Northumberland Fusiliers
53rd (Young Soldier) Battalion, 8th Training Reserve
Source:8617220
1953
death
Not War Related
Aortic Stenosis of Rheumatic Origin.
Post Mortem held.
Without Inquest
Dulwich Hospital, Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:8618116
7th January 1953
burial
Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
Source:8618116
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Kydd |
| Initials | JK |
| Last Name | Kennedy |
| Source | 8617216 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Gordon Road, Nunhead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1906 - 1907 | |
| 14 The Gardens, East Dulwich, London | United Kingdom | 1912 | ||
| 158 Munton Road, Newington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1898 | |
| 161 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1887 | |
| 17 Chalmers Building, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1890 | |
| 18 Harders Road, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1908 | |
| 2 Copeland Avenue, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1905 - 1906 | |
| 2 Rodney Place, Newington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1903 | |
| 3 Rodney Place, Newington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1904 | |
| 313 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1909 - 1910 | |
| 4 Rodney Place, Newington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1898 - 1901 | |
| 46 Hansler Road, East Dulwich London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1926 - 1953 | |
| Main Street, Kinross, Kinross-shire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1885 - 1886 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 43162 | Yorkshire Regiment | 17th Battalion | ||
| British Army | 43162 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 53rd (Young Soldier) Battalion, 8th Training Reserve | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 43162 | Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards) | 17th (Home Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 43162 | Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards) | 17th (Home Service) Battalion | Lance-Corporal | |
| British Army | 43162 | Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards) | 17th (Home Service) Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 43162 | Yorkshire Regiment | 17th (Home Service) Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 43162 | Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 43162 | Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Acting-Serjeant | |
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 53rd (Young Soldiers) Training Regiment | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Robert Kennedy | son | 21st February 1916 | |
| Alexander Frederick Douglas Kennedy | son | 20th August 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Glass Kydd | mother | ||
| Robert Roxburgh Kennedy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Kennedy | sister | 16th April 1883 | |
| Alexander James Kennedy | brother | 3rd April 1887 | |
| Mary Simpson Kennedy | sister | 16th March 1890 | |
| Robert Kennedy | brother | 5th May 1892 | |
| Frederick William Kennedy | brother | 16th August 1894 | |
| Laura Isabel Kennedy | sister | 24th June 1896 | |
| Douglas Reginald Stanley Kennedy | brother | 30th November 1898 | |
| Norman Roxburgh Kennedy | brother | 20th October 1902 | |
| Doris Isabel Kennedy | sister | 24th August 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Beatrice Farley | wife | 30th March 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-07 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Joanne85318 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Shilling Extra | Joanne85318 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plot 44, Camberwell Old Cemetery. | Peter87176 |
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