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Sepoy. Sher Dil Khan
British Indian Army
(d.5th Aug 1918)
Sepoy Sher Khan is buried in the Gottingen Military Cemetery in Germany.
Rflmn. Thapa Kharakbir
British Indian Army 2nd Btn. 4th Gurkha Rifles
(d.21st July 1917)
Pte. Arthur Kidd
British Army F Coy., 1st/23rd Btn. London Regiment
from:Battersea, London
(d.28th May 1915)
Volunteering in February 1915, Arthur Kidd was quickly drafted to France and subsequently fought in several engagements. On May 28th of the same year, he was unfortunately killed in action at Loos. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star and the General Service and Victory medals.
His parents were George William and Maria Elizabeth Kidd of 30, Bolingbroke Road, Battersea, London. “A valiant soldier with undaunted heart, he breasted life's last hill”
Lt. Col. Dr. Edward William Kidd
Canadian Army No. 3 AMC Depot Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
from:Trenton, Ontario
Dr. Edward William Kidd was a 60 year old physician, who was working in Trenton, Ontario up until July 15, 1915 when he decided to help out overseas during WW1. Edward graduated from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. Although he was quite old to be volunteering for war activity, he joined the No. 7 Canadian Hospital Queens. His military records indicate that he had served in the Canadian Militia 25 years as as Medical Officer of the 16th Regiment and the 4th, although there is no other reference to this in our family history. (He was the Mayor of Trenton for several years). Our family has an original photo of The No. 7 Canadian General Hospital Queens - the same one as on your website.
Pte. Robert Henry Kidd
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
CSM. Robert Kidd MM.
British Army 8th Btn. Kings Royal Rifle Corps
from:Castleford
(d.21st March 1918)
Robert Kidd went missing in action on 21st of March 1918 and is commemorated on the memorial at Pozieres.
Major Thomas Andrew Kidd MID.
Australian Imperial Force 10th Light Horse Regiment
from:Australia
thThomas Anderson Kidd was born on 17th May 1879 in Victoria and at the time he enlisted he was working as a farmer and living in Geraldton, Western Australia. Kidd had previously served with Australian forces in the Boer War, as a trooper in the Border Horse Regiment. On 28th October 1914, Kidd joined the 10th Light Horse Regiment with the rank of second lieutenant. By February 1915, Kidd had received a promotion to lieutenant, and in the same month left Australia for Egypt aboard HMAT Mashobra.
After arriving at Gallipoli in May, Kidd served with distinction, being commended for his actions in leading a party that would capture, but unsuccessfully hold enemy trenches at Quinn's Post on 30th May 1915. He was also heavily involved in the fighting during August, particularly the charge at The Nek and the assault on Hill 60. During the later event, he witnessed the actions of Second Lieutenant Hugo Throssell, and as a result recommended him for the Victoria Cross. Kidd himself was Mentioned-In-Despatches on 26th August 1916 for his "conspicuous bravery" and continual encouragement of his troops.
In January 1916, Kidd was admitted to the First Australian General Hospital in Heliopolis with debility. Once he recovered, Kidd returned to active duty at Serapeum where the 10th Light Horse Regiment was defending the Suez Canal from the advancing Ottoman Army. In August 1916, he contracted cholera and was evacuated to Romani on 13th September 1916. After continuing to suffer from neuritis, stomach inflammation, and gastro enteritis Thomas Kidd returned to Australia as a major to continue his services in home duties.
Pte. Thomas "Jock" Kidd
British Army Highland Light Infantry
from:19 Octavia Street, Kirkcaldy.
My father Thomas Kidd was 20 years my Mother's senior and it is only over the last few months that I have discovered his army history with the war records being opened up on Ancestry. It has been a very emotional journey learning what my father must have been through and he kept silent to his family about it until his death in a car accident in 1965. I first found his enrollment form and recognised his signature immediately and later learned he was awarded the British War Medal, The Victory Medal and The 1914-1915 British Star of which we have no knowledge of.
He, I believe served at the Battle of Loos and as it is the 100 Anniversary of that Battle this year, my dream would be to be there for that celebration. I am so very proud of what my Dad did for his country and of course I was a Daddy's girl. He left for Australia in 1923. I would appreciate if anyone could pass any information or photos of my Father during the war please.
Pte. William Kidd
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Pte. Cornelius Kidger
British Army 10th Btn. West Yorkshire Regiment
from:Morley, Yorkshire
(d.1st Jul 1916)
Cornelius Kidger died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. He was 20 years of age. I am married to his great niece who still mentions him often. Cornelius is buried in Fricourt Military Cemetery, France.
Pte. Cornelius Kidger
British Army 10th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment
from:2 Townend, Morley
(d.1st July 1916)
Cornelius died on the first day of the Somme. He is my wife's great uncle. I believe his memory will be honoured on the 100th anniversary of the Somme in Morley next year.
Cpl. Edward Cogan Kidman no
Australian Imperial Force 3rd Machine Gun Coy
from:Crows Nest, Queensland
(d.14th Apr 1918)
Edward Kidman was my uncle, he enlisted at Crow's nest Queensland and is buried at Bonnay Extension Cemetery, Amiens, France with about 59 other British soldiers.
Pte. Patrick Kidney
British Army 3rd Btn. Leinster Regiment
from:Abbey St., Cork.
(d.21st April 1916)
Patrick Kidney was the husband of M. Kidney, of 23 Malachy's Lane, Gill Abbey St., Cork. He is buried in the North part, near right side of path in the Ballintemple Cemetery, Cork, Ireland.
Kierl
Army 8th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Pte. M. Kiernan
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Billquay
M Kiernan was discharged in 1917
Pte. Patrick Kiernan
British Army 2nd Btn. Kings Own Scottish Borderers
from:GalaShiels, Selkirk
(d.5th May 1915)
Patrick Kiernan died of his wounds and is buried in Poperinghe Old Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Pte Henry Arthur Kiff
British Army 2nd Btn Royal Fusiliers
from:Southall,Middlesex
(d.25th April 1915)
Henry Kiff was born in 1891, son of Thomas and Ann Kiff of Southall, Middlesex. He died in action in Gallipoli on the 25th of April 1915, aged 24. He was my Great Great Uncle, I only learnt of his existence today as I sailed past his memorial in Gallipoli, 100 years to the day since he passed. I will endeavour never to forget him.
Cpl. Reginald Frederick Kiff
British Army 4th Btn. Middlesex Regiment
from:Wealdstone
(d.31st July 1917)
Reginald Kiff served with the 4th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment in WW1 and died 31st of July 1917. He is remembered on the headstone of his parents. He was born in Harrow in 1896 to Thomas and Lizzie Kiff. His service record has survived and gives his address as 7 Claremont Road, Wealdstone.
I'm not related to Reginald Kiff but I am researching men who are commemorated at All Saints Church in Harrow.
Private John Kilbride
Army 7th and 8th Battalions Kings Own Scottish Borderers
from:Edinburgh
(d.23th Jul 1918)
Capt. Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC MC
British Army 2nd Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment
(d.25th Sep 1915)
Arthur Kilby was killed in action on the 25th of September 1915.
An extract from the London Gazette, dated 30th March, 1916, records the following :- "For most conspicuous bravery. Captain Kilby was specially selected at his own request, and on account of the gallantry which he had previously displayed on many occasions, to attack with his Company a strong enemy redoubt. The Company charged along the narrow towpath, headed by Captain Kilby, who, though wounded at the outset, continued to lead his men right up to the enemy wire under a devastating machine gun fire and a shower of bombs. Here he was shot down, but, although his foot had been blown off, he continued to cheer on his men and to use a rifle. Captain Kilby has been missing since the date of the performance of this great act of valour, and his death has now to be presumed."
Captain Kilby's heroism was acknowledged by the German defenders who erected a memorial cross at the location of his death. His body was eventually found on 19 February 1929 and interred at Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt.
Pte. Patrick Kilcullen
British Army 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers
from:Sligo
(d.12th November 1916)
Pte. Michael Kilduff
British Army 3rd Btn. Irish Guards
from:Collooney, Co. Sligo
(d.11th November 1918)
Private Kilduff was the son of Mrs Mary Kilduff, of Doonally, Ballydawley, Collooney, Co. Sligo.
He was 21 when he died and is buried about the centre of the Kilcross Graveyard, Kilcross, Co. Sligo, Ireland.
Pte. Richard Kilford
British Army 9th Btn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers
from:London
(d.9th June 1917)
Richard Kilford is commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres.
Pte. Leo Joseph Kilfoy
Canadian Army Royal Newfoundland Regiment
from:Little Bay, Newfoundland
Able Sea. James Chandler Kilgour
Collingwood Battalion Royal Naval Division
from:Jarrow
(d.7th Oct 1914)
James Chandler Kilgour served with Collingwood Battalion R. N. Division Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, he died 7th October 1914 aged 25. Born in Jarrow in 1887, he was the son of Alexander and Mary Kilgour (formerly Bell nee Chandler.) On the 1911 census James Chandler Kilgour is listed as being aged 24, a Ships Painter in Shipyard and lodging at 282 High Street, Jarrow.
James is remembered on the Nieuport Memorial and is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow.
Pte. James Killeen
British Army 2nd Btn. Coldstream Guards
from:Birmingham
(d.15th September 1914)
When tracing my family history, I located this man, James Killeen, who was my great uncle. He died, aged 28 years, on 15th September 1914 during the Retreat from Mons whilst serving as a private with the Coldstream Guards. There's an old photograph somewhere in our family of a soldier in a red tunic. I have just a poor photograph of that photograph, and understand no one knew who he was. The configuration of the buttons on the tunic seems to indicate Coldstream Guards.
His age, home, city, address, date of death and marital status all matches. He was apparently married to a lady named Jane, but they had no children. I have no idea what happened to her, she's not known in our family, so far as I know.
James is buried in a church cemetery in the village of Soupir, in France, and I'll make sure I visit next year to pay my respects, take a photo and leave a tribute. I am left with an infinitely sad feeling that he's somehow managed to come home into our family memory after all these years. I am immensely grateful for his sacrifice, courage and our freedom. James won't be forgotten again, and I will research more and make sure of that. We will certainly remember James, and if I can locate the photograph I will try to upload.
Gdsmn. Timothy Killeen
British Army Irish Guards
Guardsman Killeen was the brother of George Killeen, of Doonbeg, Co. Clare.
He died on 31st July 1919 and is buried between the entrance and the church in the Doonbeg Catholic Churchyard, Doonbeg, Co. Clare, Ireland.
L/Cpl. Patrick Killerlane
British Army 2nd Btn. Irish Guards
(d.13th Apr 1918)
Lance Corporal Patrick Killerlane of the 2nd. Btn. Irish Guards was killed in action on 13th April 1918. He is commemorated the Ploegsteert Memorial. He was the son of Andrew Killerlane of Lower Rosses, Co. Sligo.
Lcpl. Edward Killgallon
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Coxhoe
Edward Killgallon was wounded in 1916
Pte. John Killgallon
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Coxhoe
John Killgallon was wounded in 1916 and 1917
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