Fallen Heroes
To mark the centenary of the First World War, we are compiling a list of Kays who fell in that conflict. As can be seen in the list below, we have included many variants on the spelling of the name Kay; our list covers not just the United Kingdom, but also other countries from which Kays came to fight. If you have names to add to the database, or more information about anyone already recorded, do please let us know.
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Rank
Cpl
Number
17472
Forenames
Alexander
Surname
Kay
Birthplace
Lanark
Residence
Lanark
Regiment
Machine Gun Corps
Unit
How Died
Killed in action
Theatre Of War
France & Flanders
Where Died
When Died
23/03/1918
Age At Death
37
Grave Or Memorial Ref
VII. B. 22
Grave Or Memorial Name
Cambrai East Military Cemetery
Family
Son of Alexander & Margaret Ford Kay of 205 Hamilton Rd., Halfway, Cambuslang, Glasgow
Service Details
Formerly 3392 R. Scots
Other Memorials
Additional Information
Battalion Or Ship
Infantry
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