| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 190317 |
| Unit # | 91st battalion |
| Resident | Blenheim |
Private Kelly went to England with the 91st battalion June 28, 1916, proceeding to France about Sept. 12, attached to the 18th battalion.
After going through the Somme and Vimy Ridge engagements he was killed in action May 9, 1917.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Cenotaph | Blenheim Cenotaph |
| Sources | Blenheim News Tribune (03-05-1916), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Blenheim News Tribune (17-05-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (21-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Evergreen Cemetery - Blenheim, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990 |
| Supplemental Information | Wife: Mrs. Ella Kelly, Blenheim Son: John Daughter: Edith |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Eye Colour | blue |
| Age | 37 |
| Complexion | fair |
| Hair | dark |
| Race | white |
| Birthplace | Oldham, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Last Place of Employment | Blenheim |
| Marital Status | married |
| When Enlisted | May 16, 1916 |
| Where Enlisted | St. Thomas Ontario |
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