Kennedy, John Fraser (J. F.) Photo
Rank Piper
Service # 1045197
Unit # 241st. Canadian Scottish Borderers, 15th Battalion
Resident Chatham
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Piper John F. Kennedy served four years in the 5th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, Scotland; and also two years as Sergeant with the 24th. Kent Regiment, Chatham.

Piper John F. Kennedy after enlistment, was sent in command to Chatham for recruiting purposes. Was recalled October 1st, leaving for overseas April 30th, on the “Olympic” arriving in England May 5th, 1917. He was moved from Dibgate to West Sandling, and was to cross to France attached to the 15th Battalion, when he received injuries to his eyesight, necessitating being placed in Hospital at Westcliffe, and was returned to Canada.

Piper John F. Kennedy received his honorable discharge December 31st, 1917, after convalescence in London, Ontario.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (02-10-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (03-10-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (28-01-1918)
Height 5'10 1/2"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 41
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Race White
Birthplace Keith, Scotland
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Master Butcher
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info December 13th, 1899, Keith, Scotland
When Enlisted August 24th, 1916
Where Enlisted Windsor, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $ 25.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Caroline Kennedy, Chatham. Son- Douglas Kennedy. Daughter- Georgina A. Kennedy, Madeline Kennedy and Alice Mary Kennedy.

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