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Cpl. John Thomas Kennedy
United States Army

John Thomas Kennedy of Harbour Grace, NL
Born Oct.19, 1894 ~ Killed in Action on Oct. 4, 1918
Sson of Andrew & Martha Ann (Taylor) Kennedy Harbour Grace, NL.
Tom moved to the USA where he enlisted in the US Army at Fort Slocum, NY
He was 22 years, 5 mos of age
He went overseas on Sept. 18, 1917
His assignments & transfers were:
Co B 38 Inf to Aug. 14-17;
MG CO 3 Bn 9 Inf to Jan. 8/18;
Co A 5 MG Bn to Death...
Pvt Apr 1/17;
Pvt 1st cl Aug. 17/17;
Corp July 2/18

Engagements:
Ile-de-France; Aisne-Marne; Lorraine; Meuse-Argonne; St. Mihiel.
In January 1919, Tom’s remains were returned to Harbour Grace for burial
at the United Church Cemetery on Military Rd. Harbour Grace
Tom is a brother to Alexander Kennedy

Contributed by Carol Kennedy-Hopkins
In Loving Memory Of
John T. Kennedy
Beloved Son of Andrew and Martha Kennedy
Who Was Killed at the Battle of St. Mihiel, Oct 4th, 1918
Aged 24 Years
~
Only Good-Night, Beloved, Not Farewell
A Little While and All His Saints Shall Dwell
In Hallowed Union, Invisible

Contributed by Carol Kennedy-Hopkins

 

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