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World War 2 Two II WW2 WWII 1939 1945

PO. Ronald James "Spike" Kelly .     Royal Navy HMS Manchester   from Castle Carey

Ronald Kelly was a Petty Officer Marine Engineering Mechanic in the Royal Navy serving on HMS Manchester.




S Kelly .     British Army

S Kelly served with the British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




Samuel Albert Kelly .     British Army Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers   from London

Does anyone remember my late father Samuel Albert Kelly from Bethnal Green in London? He served in Burma and died some 43 years ago when I was only 12.

I would love to be able to trace his war records but it seems that I need his Service number to do this, as we moved shortly after and it seems that as my mum decided not to keep any paperwork I am finding it really difficult to find out anything about his time in the war. In fact I have very little except a couple of photos (not taken during the war) to remember him by, sometimes it almost seems as if he never existed at all.




L/Cpl Thomas Kelly .     British Army Royal Army Service Corps   from Walton, Liverpool

(d.11th Jun 1940)

Thomas was my Dad's uncle. He was born in 1918 so may only have been 21 when he died. He is buried in Fécamp, Normandy. The few pieces of information I have attempted to cobble together surrounding the circumstances of his death illustrate what a dire situation he and his fellow soldiers were left in after the evacuation. The only saving grace is that he did not suffer as a POW at the hands of the enemy.




L/Cpl. Thomas George Kelly .     British Army 48th Royal Tank Regiment Royal Armoured Corps (d.19th Sep 1944)

Thomas Kelly died aged 31, he was born in Kingston in 1913.

Thomas is buried in Gradara War Cemetery and is commemorated on the WW2 Roll of Honour Plaque in the entrance of Jarrow Town Hall.




W Kelly .     British Army Royal Armoured Corps

W Kelly served with the Royal Armoured Corps British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




W Kelly .     British Army

W Kelly served with the British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




W Kelly .     British Army

W Kelly served with the British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




William Kelly .     Royal Navy HMS Woolwich

I am looking for information or anyone who knew my grandad William (Bill) Kelly who was on board HMS Woolwich.




2Lt. William Kelly MBE..     British Army Royal Engineers   from Glasgow, Scotland

My great grandfather, William Kelly, served in Tobruk and El Alamein. He has four medals awarded one was in 1960 Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), Military Division, Army, Captain William Kelly (379383), Corps of Royal Engineers. I also know on the 27th April 1947- he was made a 2nd Lt, as referenced in the London Gazette- 14064223- William Kelly (379383) He worked in the Royal Engineers and was from Glasgow, Scotland. He was well known for how handsome he was, almost movie star good looks.




Cliff Kelly-Walley .     Royal Navy HMS Royal Arthur

I joined the Royal Navy in October 1943, Royal Arthur, where I trained as a telegraphist at Kelvin Park, Glasgow and HMS Scotia. I was then drafted to HMS Tyne and served on Manus Island at the wireless station.




2nd Lt. James M. Kelly. .     USAAF 327th Bomb Squadron




Sgt Harry Kelly. .     166 Sqd.




RM Kelman .     British Army Royal Armoured Corps

RM Kelman served with the Royal Armoured Corps British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




H Kelsall .     British Army Royal Armoured Corps

H Kelsall served with the Royal Armoured Corps British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




Joan Kelsall .     Auxiliary Territorial Service Pay Corps   from Audley, Staffordshire

My mother, Joan Colley (nee Kelsall) from Staffordshire was in the ATS Pay Corps in Cairo 1941-1946. Any help would be appreciated in finding out more as has I have not got her service no.




Joyce Kelsey .     Munitions Worker

I used to work in a munitions factory in St Mary Cray, Orpington Kent. One day the Siren had gone off - so we all went to the shelter. I used to hate going as some of the men and boys were a rough sort and being only 14 I did not like the bad language. After about an hour even though we had not had the "all clear" I decided to go and cycle home as I wanted to be there before dark. Some people told me to wait but being determined I got my bike and went. I started cycling up Sevenoaks way towards cray Avenue when I heard a plane sounding very close - I carried on but thought I had better take shelter. Suddenly there was a burst of gunfire and I heard the bullets whistle through the trees and then plough into the road about 100 yards ahead! I rode my bike as fast as I could and took shelter under the railway bridge at St Mary Cray. I was shaking and shocked to think that the enemy was trying to kill me! - there was other traffic on the road so this fighter must have seen me on the road and decided to take a pop shot. I will never forget it.




Pte Norman Harry Kelsey .     British Army Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry   from Maidstone

(d.14th August 1944)




TRJ Kelsey .     British Army

TRJ Kelsey served with the British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




Sub/Lt. Vyvyan Howard Kelsey .     Royal Navy HMS Talbot   from 8 Swanston Avenue

(d.27th Feb 1942)

My Aunt, Margaret Lewin, was engaged to Vyvyan Kelsey. She would have been 12 days short of her 20th birthday when he died. Despite being quite beautiful, she never married. I never knew of her engagement or relationship until after her death in 2011. When I used to ask her why she never married, she would fob me off with some story along the lines of "Oh well, it just never happened". A small tragedy in one of the worst times in human history.




Edward J Kelso .     USAAF 96 Group 337 Squadron

I found my uncle Edward Kelso's photo on file as a POW at Stalag 17b about 18 months ago. Through his daughter I began the search for his discharge papers. I just got a copy of these and gave them to friend who has researched lost fliers. He found him last night with the 337th Squadron. As chance would have it he also had the 96th's Group Book.

We learned that he went down on June 22nd on a mission to Huls, Germany. The aircraft was 42-5877. The Pilot was Harold C Russell and Radioman Robert Clark is listed as KIA.

On behalf of my first cousin Pamela Kelso Winkler, we would like to inquire if anyone has any information about the crew and who may still be living and where the plane crashed after being shot down.




Edward J Kelso .     USAAF 96 Group 337 Squadron

I found my uncle Edward Kelso's photo on file as a POW at Stalag 17b about 18 months ago. Through his daughter I began the search for his discharge papers. I just got a copy of these and gave them to friend who has researched lost fliers. He found him last night with the 337th Squadron. As chance would have it he also had the 96th's Group Book.

We learned that he went down on June 22nd on a mission to Huls, Germany. The aircraft was 42-5877. The Pilot was Harold C Russell and Radioman Robert Clark is listed as KIA.

On behalf of my first cousin Pamela Kelso Winkler, we would like to inquire if anyone has any information about the crew and who may still be living and where the plane crashed after being shot down.




Gnr. Francis Kelso .     British Army 155th Field Regiment Royal Artillery   from Wishaw

Francis Kelso was captured during the fall of Singapore by the Japanese Imperial Army. He was interned at Changi initially before being moved to Kinksaeki where he worked for years in the copper mines there. Eventually, he was freed by American troops and taken to America for rehabilitation before being returned to Scotland where he was piped down the streets of Wishaw on his return home.




Flt.Sgt. Hubert Edward Kemball .     Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (d.11th July 1942)

Hubert Kemball was a rear gunner and was killed in Egypt.




Flt.Lt. Kenneth Albert John Kemmett .     Royal Air Force 214 Squadron   from Gloucester

Kenneth Kemmett learned to fly in Canada in 1942-44 and was commissioned after receiving his wings. He remained in Canada as an instructor.

He returned to England in January 1944 and was posted to 214 Squadron. He was promoted to Flight Lieutenant and flew Pathfinder missions over Germany in Flying Fortresses. He and his crew had a special bond of great friendship. He took part in the last raid of the war over Kiel on 2nd of May 1945. After the war he was offered a permanent commission, which he regretfully declined due to family circumstances. He loved the RAF all his life and died in 1993.




AFW Kemp .     British Army Royal Artillery

AFW Kemp served with the Royal Artillery British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




Elsie Kemp .     Land Army   from Eastry

My Grandma was a Land Army Girl, Based at Hammil, near Eastry in Kent. Her name was Elsie Gaunt, nee Kemp. I wondered if any one remembers her.




GH Kemp .     British Army

GH Kemp served with the British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




GW Kemp .     British Army Reconnaissance Corps

GW Kemp served with the Reconnaissance Corps British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.




H Kemp .     British Army Reconnaissance Corps

H Kemp served with the Reconnaissance Corps British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.





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