Wigan Album
John Kellie ( known as Jack)
9 Comments
Photo: Nadine
Item #: 17471
I think he had some connected to The Bury Fusilliers and he was definately connected to the Fire Brigade division from reading the notes he made on his photo album and was based in the far east.
Born in Ince during 1919 he was one of six brothers. When the war ended, he took up his skill as a brilliant joiner who took lots of pride in his craft, he remained in this trade until his retirement but this was sadly short lived, as he passed away in 1986.
nice pic nadine where in ince was your dad born , i was born in hr ince.
They lived in Kingsway Josie, and I assume he was born there.
Sorry, the editorial should have read based in the middle east not far east!
Nadine, if you really want to know what your father did in the Army and where he was posted his next of kin can apply for a copy of his service records. I think it costs about £20.
The Bury Fusiliers would be the Lancashire Fusiliers, not sure it looks like their cap badge on the photo though. The 2nd Battallion LF were in North Africa then Sicily and Italy. Have you got his medals or paybook ?
Thankyou Graham. I will apply for the info as you advised. I do have his medals but no paybook. I have a photo album which shows he spent in the middle east but no record of the places you mentioned. Thanks for the advice Graham.
Hi Nadine
If you have another photo in the album that shows his cap badge any clearer post it and I will try to identify for you.
My dad was also born in Lower Ince in 1919, perhaps they knew each other
Regards
Graham,following your comment, I have uploaded a photo which may help to identify. Dad is on the end on the right.I have written to Glasgow for the service records also. Yes perhaps your dad and mine knew each other as everyone seemed to know everyone in those close knit community days.Dad went to Rose Bridge Central School and left in 1934. Mr staveley was the Headmaster then. Thanks again.
Another good photo Nadine! Whatever the 'Fusilliers', he looked the part!
Josie... life gets weirder. I discovered a few days ago that you lived around the corner from my mother and have now moved across the road from where she lives now! History really does repeat itself.