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
3322
Forenames
Edmund Leach
Surname
Kay
Birthplace
Waterhead, Oldham
Residence
Waterhead
Regiment
Manchester Regiment
Unit
How Died
Killed in action
Theatre Of War
Mesopotamia
Where Died
08/03/1916
When Died
10/02/1900
Age At Death
41
Grave Or Memorial Ref
Panel 31 and 64
Grave Or Memorial Name
Basra Memorial
Family
Husband of Elizabeth Ellen
Service Details
Other Memorials
Mentioned on wife's gravestone Holy Trinity, Waterhead, Oldham
Additional Information
Battalion Or Ship
1st Battalion
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