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L/Bdr. Horace William Kenny
British Army 173rd Brigade Royal Field Artillery
from:Hackney
Horace William Kenny served with the 173rd Brigade Royal Field Artillery during WW1. This Brigade was part of Divisional Artillery for the 36th (Ulster) Division but were subject to changes of Division during the war.
Additional Information:
Landed in France in November 1915 serving with C battery 173rd Bde RFA.Saw action on the Somme with 36th Ulster Division and Ypres in 1917. Wounded at Langemarck in August 1917. returned to action with A battery 174th Brigade RFA 39th div. Fought through to wars end through Passchendale, spring offensive and ended war as Cpl signaler with 174th Bde. spent some time with army of occupation in cologne.Returned home in June 1919.