223028 Pte. Thomas "Jock" Kidd British Army Highland Light Infantry from:19 Octavia Street, Kirkcaldy. My father Thomas Kidd was 20 years my Mother's senior and it is only over the last few months that I have discovered his army history with the war records being opened up on Ancestry.
It has been a very emotional journey learning what my father must have been through and he kept silent to his family about it until his death in a car accident in 1965. I first found his enrollment form and recognised his signature immediately and later learned he was awarded the British War Medal, The Victory Medal and The 1914-1915 British Star of which we have no knowledge of.
He, I believe served at the Battle of Loos and as it is the 100 Anniversary of that Battle this year, my dream would be to be there for that celebration. I am so very proud of what my Dad did for his country and of course I was a Daddy's girl.
He left for Australia in 1923.
I would appreciate if anyone could pass any information or photos of my Father during the war please.
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