Basic Details
Surname
Kestell-Cornish
Forenames
R V
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
M.C. (Military Cross) and Bar, Mentioned in Despatches (Thrice)
Notes
Attended school 1908-1914. House A.
Gazetted August 1914; Adjutant Nov 1916; joined Staff as G.S.O.3, Sept 3rd 1917; mentioned in despatches (thrice) M.C. and bar, wounded for the second time at Houlthulst Forest, March 1918, died on June 17th 1918,
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
1st Bn. The Dorsetshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Capt.
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Dorsetshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1918
Month of death
June
Day of death
17
Manner of death as stated
Died of wounds received at Houlthulst Forest Mar 1918
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds