John Kipling
John Kipling (17 August 1897 – 27 September 1915) was the only son of British author Rudyard Kipling. In the First World War, his father used his influence to get him a commission in the British Army despite being decisively rejected for poor eyesight. His death at the Battle of Loos caused his family immense grief.
John Kipling | |
|---|---|
John Kipling in the uniform of the Irish Guards, 1915 | |
| Born | 17 August 1897 Rottingdean, Sussex, England |
| Died | 27 September 1915 (aged 18) Loos-en-Gohelle, France |
| Buried | St Mary's ADS Cemetery, Haisnes |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1915 |
| Rank | Second lieutenant |
| Unit | Irish Guards |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Relations | Rudyard Kipling (father) Caroline Starr Balestier (mother) Elsie Bambridge (sister) |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.