Full Name:
Duncan
Kiely
Date of Birth:
January,
,
1902
Place of Birth:
Lower South River, Antigonish
Antigonish District:
Lower South River
Service Rank or Number:
Location of Enlistment:
Theatres of Service:
Canada
Conflicts:
Second World War
Date of Retirement of Discharge:
March,
18,
1941
Location of Retirement of Discharge:
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Rank on Retirement or Discharge:
Private
Biography
Duncan MacKenzie Kiely was born in 1902 in Lower South River to Thomas and Isabella (MacKenzie) Kiely.
During the Second World War, he enlisted with No. 5 Fortress Signal Company, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, and held the rank of Signalman.
Duncan was discharged in Sydney on March 18, 1941, after being found unable to meet the required physical standards. His brother, John Joseph Kiely, also served during the war.
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