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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Richard Augustine Kennedy

In memory of:

Able Seaman Richard Augustine Kennedy

December 19, 1942

Military Service


Service Number:

C/JX 230117

Age:

21

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Snapdragon

Additional Information


Son of Leo and Theresa Kennedy, of Bell Island, Newfoundland, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 172 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
Kent, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

65, 1.

Location:

The Chatham Naval Memorial overlooks the town of Chatham and is approached by a steep path from the Town Hall Gardens.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Picture of Richard Augustine Kennedy and friend– One of these men is Richard Kennedy and the other's name is presently unknown.
  • Poster– This poster is very attached to Navy life; it could have been seen during
the time Richard served in the Navy.
  • Monument– Monument in Bell Island, Newfoundland, where Richard is commemorated.

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