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Kay, William Algernon Ireland

Date of birth:
1876
Date of death:
October 4th, 1918
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Vadencourt
Plot: III. Row: B. Grave: 4.
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
2nd Battalion KRRC, 6th Brigade, 2nd Division, British Army
Awarded on:
November 9th, 1914
"Made a personal reconnaissance of great value on 1st October, reaching a point within 100 yards of the enemy's outposts."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1918
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

With Sierra Leone 1898-9 clasp
East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900

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