South Yorkshire Times, June 3rd, 1944
Killed In Action
Mrs. T. H. Kelly, of 32, Doncaster Road, Denaby has received official intimation that her son, Pte. Jack Kelly (27), was killed in action in the Central Mediterranean area on Feb 22nd.
Previously he had been reported missing. Pte. Kelly left Denaby Colliery to join up in 1941. He served for 18 months and was discharged through illness but rejoined a year later.
He had been abroad only a few weeks.
From C.W.G.C.:
Private
JACK KELLEY
Service Number: 14638569
Regiment & Unit/Ship
The Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey) 2/6th Bn.
Date of Death Died 22 February 1944
Age 28 years old
Buried or commemorated at BEACH HEAD WAR CEMETERY, ANZIO I. A. 12. Italy
Additional Info
Son of Thomas Henry and Miriam Maud Kelley, of Denaby Main, Yorkshire.
Personal Inscription
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