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
Pte
Number
252725
Forenames
Benjamin
Surname
Kay
Birthplace
Heywood
Residence
Blackpool
Regiment
Manchester Regiment
Unit
How Died
Killed in action
Theatre Of War
France & Flanders
Where Died
When Died
03/04/1917
Age At Death
31
Grave Or Memorial Ref
VI. A. 13
Grave Or Memorial Name
Vermelles British Cemetery
Family
Husband of Edith Kay, of 31, Albert Rd., Blackpool.
Service Details
Other Memorials
Additional Information
Battalion Or Ship
1/6th Battalion
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