John Brown Kaye

1802

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte John KAYE, 1802, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 24 July 1916 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 6th Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private JOHN KAYE, 1802, served in the 1st/6th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 24 July 1916 in France at the age of 20 and is buried in FLATIRON COPSE CEMETERY, MAMETZ and is commemorated on IV. F. 7. Additional information given: SON OF THOMAS AND JANET KAYE, OF 53, FEUS, AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE.

War Memorial

Private John Brown Kaye, 1/6th, Black Watch, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour

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British Army Pension Records

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British Army Service Records

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Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private John Kaye, 1802, 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 24 Jul 1916 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Auchterarder.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private John Brown KAYE lived at 53 Feus, Auchterarder. He enlisted 5th August 1914 in the 1/6th battalion of the Black Watch. Home service. Served France May 1915. Killed. He died 24th July 1916.

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