Hi folks.
In 1911 census(at home with family), John Henry Kelly was a Sargeant Major in The Queens Western Regt. Territorial Reserve.
I also think he enlisted in The Kings Royal Rifles in 1892. in Manchester. It appears he served in the 5th. Manchester Regt. I can see, but cannot understand, all his attestation papers on Ancestree. (Lousy writing, and fuzzy eyesight.
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Private(1892-93), Lance Corporal(1893-94), Corporal(1894-96), Sergeant(1896-99), Colour Sergeant(1900-08 ), Acting Sergeant Major(1908-??).
Discharged after giving 3 months notice. 20 Oct 1914. 22 years & 100 days service.
I think he retired as a Captain, according to his daughters 1935 gravestone.
Anything else that can be found, regarding his military career would be really great.
Steve.
In 1911 census(at home with family), John Henry Kelly was a Sargeant Major in The Queens Western Regt. Territorial Reserve.
I also think he enlisted in The Kings Royal Rifles in 1892. in Manchester. It appears he served in the 5th. Manchester Regt. I can see, but cannot understand, all his attestation papers on Ancestree. (Lousy writing, and fuzzy eyesight.
).Private(1892-93), Lance Corporal(1893-94), Corporal(1894-96), Sergeant(1896-99), Colour Sergeant(1900-08 ), Acting Sergeant Major(1908-??).
Discharged after giving 3 months notice. 20 Oct 1914. 22 years & 100 days service.
I think he retired as a Captain, according to his daughters 1935 gravestone.
Anything else that can be found, regarding his military career would be really great.
Steve.
