Kennedy, Fred Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880597
Unit # 186th Battalion, 18th Battalion
Resident Mitchells Bay
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Pte. Fred Kennedy sailed on the “Lapland” for England in March 1917, and after training at Bramshott, crossed to France in August 1917, transferring to the 18th Battalion. At Passchendaele, November 1917, he was wounded and gassed, and admitted to Hospital.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (21-12-1918), Chatham Daily News (12-04-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (04-03-1919)
Height 5'9"
Eye Colour Black
Age 21
Complexion Dark
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace Kent County
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Chatham Dredging Company
Average Earnings $ 35.00 per month and Board
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted April 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- Adam Kennedy, Electric P.O. Mother- Mrs Mary Revecca Kennedy. Brother- Arthur Kennedy, #507571. Spr., Clarence Kennedy and Edward Kennedy.

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