John Calvert KAY

‘Burnley News’ (22 July 1916)

DEATHS

KAY. – Killed in action in France, July 15th, 2nd Lieut. John Calvert Kay, Lancs. Fusiliers, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Kay, Sutton Valence, Kent, and grandson of the late John Kay, J.P., of Towneley Villa, Burnley.

‘Burnley News’ (22 July 1916)

BURNLEY MAGISTRATE’S NEPHEW

2nd LIEUT. J. C. KAY KILLED IN ACTION

Amongst those killed in action in France on July 15th, was 2nd Lieut. John Calvert Kay, of the Lancashire Fusiliers. The deceased officer was the eldest son of Mr. William E. Kay, of Sutton Valence, Kent, a grandson of the late Mr. John Kay, J.P., of Towneley Villa, Burnley, and a nephew of Mr. James Kay, J.P., of Burnley. 2nd Lieut. Kay was a visitor to Burnley a few weeks ago, but beyond occasional visits, he has lived all his life in Kent.

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966

1916

KAY John Calvert of Chart Sutton Kent second lieutenant 11th Lancashire Fusiliers B Company died 15 July 1916 in France Administration London 7 October to William Entwisle Kay retired cotton manufacturer. Effects £665 7s. 3d.

BRITISH BATTALIONS ON THE SOMME, by Ray Westlake (Pen & Sword Books Limited 1994)

11th (Service) Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers

To Usna Hill and from there took part in attacks at Ovillers (14/7) – (16/7).

[John Calvert Kay was killed on the 15th July 1916.]