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Kenneth Holmes Fairey

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Kenneth Holmes Fairey Veteran

Birth
Keyneton, Mid Murray Council, South Australia, Australia
Death
12 Nov 1916 (aged 21)
France
Burial
Flers, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France Add to Map
Plot
I. A. 4.
Memorial ID
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#701

Kenneth Holmes Fairey was a 19 year old when he enlisted at Keyneton, South Australia in August 1914, joining the 1st Australian Field Artillery Brigade. He was the son of Fred & Frances Fairey. Kenneth, an accountant, was 5 feet 7 inches in height with brown eyes and hair.He was promoted to corporal on 22 April, 1916 before being awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry on 4th October, 1916. Sadly, he was to lose his life in the field on 12th November, 1916. Lest We Forget.
#701

Kenneth Holmes Fairey was a 19 year old when he enlisted at Keyneton, South Australia in August 1914, joining the 1st Australian Field Artillery Brigade. He was the son of Fred & Frances Fairey. Kenneth, an accountant, was 5 feet 7 inches in height with brown eyes and hair.He was promoted to corporal on 22 April, 1916 before being awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry on 4th October, 1916. Sadly, he was to lose his life in the field on 12th November, 1916. Lest We Forget.

Gravesite Details

Corporal, Australian Field Artillery. Age: 21.


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