Corporal James Kelly

Regiment: Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Panel reference: Pier and Face 7 A and 7 B.
Date published: 26/11/1915
Killed in action: Yes
Date of death: 20/09/1915
Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
Information: Corporal James Kelly, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, 9 Tower Avenue, Rathgar, and was educated at the High School, Dublin. At the outbreak of the war he was in the Engineering Department of Messrs. Guinness, Son and Co., but at once offered his services and joined the “Pals” Battalion. He was prominent in the formation of the 1st City of Dublin Cadets, in which he was Colour Sergeant, and was selected as one of the Cadet Guard of Honour at the Coronation of King George V. He was attached to the signalling section of the “Pals” Battalion, and was present at the memorable landing at Suvla Bay on August 6th. He was killed on September 20th last.