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John Kipling

Lieutenant

Service No. Unknown

Age 18

Died on 27 September 1915

Irish Guards

ST. MARY'S A.D.S. CEMETERY, HAISNES

Pas de Calais, France

Only son of Rudyard and Carrie Kipling, of Batemans, Burwash, Sussex.

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jane elder

'HAVE YOU NEWS OF MY BOY JACK?'

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Denise Nelson

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Tom Moran

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Darren Smith

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Legion Supporter

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Poppy Snozcat

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Legion Supporter

Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe

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Legion Supporter

Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe

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Nigel Payne

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Amanda Clements

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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jane elder

JOHN KIPLING, SON OF RUDYARD. NOT ON THIS TIDE

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“Have you news of my boy Jack?” Not this tide. “When d’you think that he’ll come back?” Not with this wind blowing, and this tid...

jane elder

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Remembering the Fallen: On 27th September 1915, Second Lieutenant John Kipling, 2nd Battalion, the Irish Guards, was killed in action at the...

Nigel Payne

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When Rudyard Kipling's son John tried to enlist with the Irish Guards, his application was rejected due to his poor eyesight, so Kipling use...

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