Name: |
BAINES |
Given Name: |
KENNETH JAMES MACKENZIE |
Initials: |
K J M |
Rank: |
Second LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
The King's (Liverpool Regiment) |
Unit: |
3rd Bn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Unit 2: |
attd. 12th Bn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Former Regiment: |
formerly #2014 Sgt. South African Mounted Rifles "A" Sqdn. |
Date of Death: |
1916-01-02Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
25 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, in an Officer's Patrol (2/Lt Baines and Sgt Holden) went out at 2 AM and got to enemy's wire. Here lights were thrown up by enemy and 3 sentries fired hitting 2/Lt Baines. The Sergt attempted to get his officer back to our lines, but was followed by a party of Germans who opened fire on them from very close range. 2/Lt Baines was again hit and Sergt Holben had to retire; he states that 2Lt Baines was undoubtedly dead before he left him. Another patrol attempted to recover the body, but without success |
Decorations: |
Mentioned in Despatches |
Citations: |
LG Sup 15 June 1916 pg. 5937 |
Additional
Information: |
Son of James Edgar and Mary Ann Baines. Brother of Colin Cuthbert Baines. Born Sark, Channels Islands |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-01-14
