Notes
The memorial states he attended the Adult Education Service in 1932-36. The Wolverhampton War Memorials website (see References) adds: '142 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Kenneth was born 31st May 1921 in Wolverhampton son of Horace Duke and Nellie M. Reddish. In 1939 they were living at 32 Bickford Rd, Wolverhampton along with his older sister Iris; Kenneth was employed as a credit drapers clerk. Kenneth married Lily Sharples December 1941 in Bilston. Killed in action 10th September 1942 aged 21. He took off from RAF Grimsby in a Wellington bomber serial number IV Z1477 at 20:30 hours 10th September 1942, the aircraft was lost during a raid on Dusseldorf. 4. A. 17. Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany.'