His story
William Kenyon worked as a cart driver and was living in Leeds in 1911. He was the son of William and Anne Kenyon and was married to Eleanor.
He served as an Army Veterinary Corps private, recorded with No. 7 Veterinary Hospital.
He died on 24 May 1917, aged 37. His recorded burial place is Forges-les-Eaux.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Cart Driver
- Residence recorded
- Leeds
- Family
- Son of William and Anne Kenyon; husband of Eleanor Kenyon, of 38, Cowper Mount, Ashley Rd., Harehills Lane, Leeds.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/15350
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 7 Veterinary Hospital
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 24 May 1917
- Age
- 37
- Cemetery or memorial
- Forges-les-Eaux
- Grave reference
- V.
Where he worked
- No. 7 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- Fred ALLENAlso recorded with No. 7 Veterinary Hospital
- John Hartland CADLEAlso recorded with No. 7 Veterinary Hospital
- Edward Frederick CAMPBELLAlso recorded with No. 7 Veterinary Hospital
- William COCKRAMAlso recorded with No. 7 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Find a Grave memorial
- Research record number: 210
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “William Kenyon”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/kenyon-william-se-15350/.
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