York Casualty Roll of Honour - K

Kay, Charles Hodgson
Private 1087, 8th Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment. Died of wounds 10th October 1917. Aged 34. Only son of Edwin and Sarah Kay, of 6, Melbourne St., York. Buried Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France, I. D. 35. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Kay, George Marcus
Boy 1st Class K/21869, H.M.S. "Bulwark" Royal Navy. Died 26th November 1914. Aged 17. Son of George and Harriet Kay, of 17, Leake St., Hull Rd., York. Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 3. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Kay, Walter
Private 19102, 12th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 27th April 1916. Aged 35. Son of Joseph and Eliza Kay; husband of Lily Kay. Buried Dartmoor Cemetery Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France, I. B. 18. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Keary, Edward
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Keech, Joseph Daniel
Private 3/10241, 2nd Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 21st March 1918. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 8. Joseph Keech was born in York and enlisted in Newcastle. Commemorated on the Micklegate Trinity National School War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate and in The King’s Book.

Keeley, John
Private 2812, 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish). Died 10th May 1915. Aged 27. Son of Mary Jane Keely, of York. Buried Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery, France, II. E. 17. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Kelly, David
Private 242250, 2nd/6th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Buried Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, Pas de Calais, France, I. H. 33. David Kelly was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Kelly, J.
Third Hand, Mercantile Marine, Steam Trawler "Barbados" (Hull). Died between 5th and 6th November 1920. Born at York. Commemorated Tower Hill Memorial, London.

Kelly, Philip Edward
Lieutenant Colonel, 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers attached 9th (North Irish Horse) Bn. Died 10th October 1918. Aged 29. Son of the late William Edward and Edith May Kelly, of St. Helens, Westport, Co. Mayo; husband of Elizabeth Constance Louise Kelly, of Fairmount House, Mount Vale, York. Buried Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium, II. D. 8.

Kelly, Thomas
Gunner RMA/5837, Royal Marine Artillery, H.M.S. "Queen Mary." Died 31st May 1916. Aged 39. Husband of Elizabeth Kelly, of 5, Nelson's Cottages, Acomb. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 21. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Kelsey, John William
Lance Corporal 11672, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 11th September 1916. Buried Vermelles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, V. C. 1. John Kelsey was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Kelsey, Walter
Acting Bombardier 64440, 63rd Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Died 31st July 1916. Buried Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq, XXI. D. 44. Walter Kelsey was born and enlisted in York.

Kemp, James M.
Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial. No information currently.

Kendrew, James Henry
Gunner 113721, 87th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 31st August 1918. Aged 44. Husband of L. Kendrew, of 23, Horner St., Burton Lane, York. Buried Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, III. B. 12. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Kendrew, John
Private 105995, 13th Balloon Coy., Royal Flying Corps. Died 21st November 1917. Aged 35. Son of the late John and Elizabeth Kendrew, of York. Buried Canada Farm Cemetery, Belgium, III. F. 26. John Kendrew previously served in the West Yorkshire Regiment. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Kendrew, Walter W.
Commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently

Kennedy, John Thomas
Serjeant 3/4022, 6th Bn., York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 22nd August 1915. Aged 39. Son of the late John Kennedy, of Norwich; husband of Jessie Kennedy, of 33, Albemarle Rd., York. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 171 to 173. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Kenny, Martin William
Gunner 72308, 122nd Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 4th April 1917. Aged 32. Son of John and Hannah Kenny, of 76, Ambrose Street, Fulford Road, York. Buried in the Centre of Gunner Plot, Bapaume Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Kent, John Robert
Private 205129, 2nd/4th Bn., The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Died 26th October 1917. Aged 19. Son of John and Easter Rebecca Kent, of Library House, Cumberland St., York. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 102 to 104. Commemorated on the Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Kerrigan, Charles
Private 11631, 10th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 20th April 1916. Buried Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France, IX. G. 53. Charles Kerrigan was born and enlisted in York.

Kettlewell, John Wildman
Private 10436, 6th Bn., Leicestershire Regiment. Died 17th July 1916. Aged 25. Son of J. T. and K. Kettlewell, of York. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A. Commemorated on the Shipton Street School War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Kew, Richard Wallace Gordon
Corporal 478424, 458th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died 16th October 1917. Aged 27. Son of Ellen Kew, of 64, Thorpe St., Scarcroft Rd., York, and the late Thomas Kew, assistant schoolmaster. Buried Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. B. 30. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Key, Edwin
Pioneer 231124, 233rd Field Coy., Royal Engineers. Killed in action 29th April 1917. Aged 30. Eldest son of Edward James and Mary Jane Key, of 43, Farrar St., Hull Rd., York. Buried Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. B. 16. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Key, Harry
Private 21582, 11th Bn., South Wales Borderers. Killed in action 11th July 1916. Son of James Key, of 8, Parogan St., York. Buried Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France, IX. F. 9. Harry Key was born in York and enlisted in Newport.

Kidd, Cecil Christian
Captain 8th Field Troops Coy., Royal Engineers. Drowned 28th February 1918. Aged 25. Only son of Thomas and Eliza Jane Kidd, of "Claremont," Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent. B.Sc. Native of York. Buried Deir el Belah War Cemetery, Israel, B./140. Cecil Kidd was Mentioned in Dispatches.

Kilby VC, Arthur Forbes
Captain "C" Coy. 2nd Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment. Killed in action 25th September 1915. Aged 30. Only son of Sandforth and Alice F. Kilby. Born at East Hayes, Cheltenham. Buried Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt, Pas de Calais, France, III. N. 27. Arthur Forbes was awarded the Victoria Cross and the Military Cross. Commemorated Ct Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

An extract from the London Gazette, dated 30th March, 1916, records the following (and it is known that a memorial of the event was erected by the enemy on the spot):- "For most conspicuous bravery. Captain Kilby was specially selected at his own request, and on account of the gallantry which he had previously displayed on many occasions, to attack with his Company a strong enemy redoubt. The Company charged along the narrow towpath, headed by Captain Kilby, who, though wounded at the outset, continued to lead his men right up to the enemy wire under a devastating machine gun fire and a shower of bombs. Here he was shot down, but, although his foot had been blown off, he continued to cheer on his men and to use a rifle. Captain Kilby has been missing since the date of the performance of this great act of valour, and his death has now to be presumed."

Kilby, Ernest
Private 23623, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 5th March 1917. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Ernest Kilby was born and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

Kilby, Richard James
Rifleman 5317, 1st/8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 27th September 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Richard Kilby lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated on the St Denys Church School War Memorial, Walmgate and in The King’s Book.

King, Arthur
Private 10216, 1st Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 29th December 1914. Aged 39. Son of the late John and Harriet King, of York. Buried Strand Military Cemetery, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium, VII. P. 6.
Commemorated in The King’s Book. Possibly commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

King, Arthur
Private 38708, 9th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 26th August 1918. Aged 19. Son of J. H. and Emma King, of 6, Beresford Terrace, Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Commemorated Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Panel 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book. Possibly commemorated on the St Denys Church War Memorial, Walmgate.

King, George Edward
Private 53170, 5th Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment. Died 18th April 1918. Aged 19. Son of James Henry King, of Heslington, York. Buried Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord), France, III. F. 55.

King, James Albert
Private M/286197, Army Service Corps attached 299th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 17th October 1918. Buried Montigny Communal Cemetery, Nord, France, B. 5. James King was born, lived and enlisted in York. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

King, James Edward
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a private. No information currently

Kinsey, Frederick William
Serjeant 9531, 2nd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 16th August 1917. Aged 20. Son of Reuben Thomas and Frances Kinsey, of 33, Frances St., Fulford Rd., York. Buried St. Julien Dressing Station Cemetery, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V., Belgium, II. J. 1. Commemorated Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Kirby, Thomas William
Lance Corporal 36723, 3rd Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died 8th March 1918. Aged 27. Son of William and Emily Kirby, of 4, Morley St., Hallfield Rd., York. Buried York Cemetery, Sec. A. Grave 9. 2957. Commemorated Ct Cuthbert’s Church War Memorial, Peasholme Green and in The King’s Book.

Kirk, George McDonald
Private 2652, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys). Died 18th May 1918. Aged 32. Husband of E. J. Kirk, of 59, Finsbury St., Bishopthorpe Rd., York. Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, LXVIII. B. 26. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Kirk, Walter Frederick
Private 201010, 1st/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 30th July 1917. Aged 23. Son of Frederick and Ellen Kirk, of Front St., Acomb. Commemorated on the Nieuport Memorial, Nieuwpoort, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Walter Kirk enlisted in York and was a resident of Acomb. Commemorated on the Acomb War Memorial.

Kirkman, Charles William
Private 40300, 2nd/5th Bn., North Staffordshire Regiment. Died 30th November 1917. Aged 19. Son of Charles J. and Hannah Kirkman, of 83, Frances Street, Fulford Road, York. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France, Panel 9. Commemorated Fulford War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Kitching, Alfred
Private 19/1434, 19th Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 18th July 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C. Alfred Kitching was born in York, lived Husthwaite and enlisted in Easingwold.
Commemorated on the St Mary Bishophill Junior Church War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Knaggs, Ernest
Rifleman 48576, 1st/8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 9th October 1917. Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Panel 42 to 47 and 162. Ernest Knaggs was born and enlisted in York.

Knott, George
Private 32/525, 12th/13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 7th September 1918. Buried Malbork Commonwealth War Cemetery, Poland, 8. A. 10. George Knott enlisted in York. Commemorated on the Leeman Road District War Memorial and in The King’s Book.

Knowles, Frank Henry
Captain 5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Bay 4. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Knowles, Harry
Commemorated in The King’s Book as a lance-corporal. No information currently

Knowles, John Henry
Private 2313, 1/5th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds 23rd November 1915. Aged 21. Son of J. G. and J. Knowles, of York. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, II. D. 8. Commemorated in The King’s Book.

Knox, J. T.
Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church War Memorial Heworth as a corporal. No information currently.

Kyle, William
Commemorated on the St Margaret with St Peter-le-Willows Church War Memorial, Walmgate. No information currently