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James Kelly

Argylls

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial, Scottish National War Memorial, St. Joseph's Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 5.

The family home was at Alma Place, Helensburgh. The son of Richard Kelly (labourer) and Jane Kelly (nee Dolan).

James Kelly was born in Row (Rhu) and moved to Alma Place, Helensburgh, where his father was a labourer.
He was employed by A and R Spy coal merchants as a general labourer before enlisting. He married Margaret McPherson and moved to 36, East King Street. At the time of his death, they were bringing up a young family of five, Mary, James, Bessie, Margaret and Jane. Sharing their accommodation with 3 boarders.
James died at Arras, killed in action. There is no known grave. He was 36 years of age.

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