| Kennard | Arthur Molloy | | Captain | KENNARD, ARTHUR MOLLOY, Captain, was born 7 July 1867, eldest son of Arthur C Kennard, of 17 Eaton Place, London. He was educated at Eton, and joined the Royal Field Artillery 24 July 1886; was promoted Captain in 1897. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902; got his DSO as a Captain with Q Battery at Sanna's Post, serving under General Phipps-Hornby, VC, who was then commanding the battery. He was slightly wounded; mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal and four clasps, the King's Medal and two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Arthur Molloy Kennard, Captain, Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 24 October 1902, and the Warrant sent 4 November 1902. He was promoted Major 16 November 1901, and retired 16 March 1904. He served in the European War as Second-in-Command, 1/2nd Scottish Horse; went to France in August 1915, as Temporary Lieutenant Colonel in command of the 95th Brigade Artillery, 21st Division. He was wounded at Loos and returned to England. In 1916 he again saw active service in France, commanding the 79th Brigade Artillery, 39th Division, from March 1916; was invalided home in August 1916, and died 2 January 1917. He had been for some years Justice of the Peace and Deputy-Lieutenant for Stirlingshire, and Managing Director of the Falkirk Iron Company. Major Kennard had married, on 30 December 1911, at St Barnabas', London, Evelyn Mary, widow of Charles H Helbert, and only daughter of Lord David and Lady Mary Kennedy. They had one son, David Arthur, born 4 January 1916.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
