Cause of Death: Accident
Location: England
BX September 27, 1918
Flight Lieutenant William Joseph Kelly Killed in an Aeroplane Accident
The sad intelligence was officially received today by Mr. and Mrs. P. Kelly from the minister of aircraft that their son, Flight Lieutenant William Joesph Kelly, had been killed in an aeroplane accident in the old land. Lieut. Kelly was reported wounded some months ago, and was sent to England to convalesce. He recovered sufficiently and was later sent to Scotland, where it is believed the accident which cost him his life took place. He was formerly a well known and popular young bank clerk in this city, and had many friends everywhere. His death will be received with genuine regret, and the deepest sympathy extended to Mr. and Mrs. Kelly. Mr. Kelly is the well known messenger of the local branch of the Bank of Commerce.
BX November 13, 1918
Lt. William Joseph Kelly Killed in Accident – Sympathy of King and Queen Tendered to Bereaved Parents
Mr. P.R. Kelly of the Bank of Commerce Branch in this city, this morning received the following letter:
October 25, 1918
Privy Purse Office
Buckingham Palace,
Dear Sir,
I am commanded by the King and the Queen to express their sincere sympathy with you at the loss you have sustained by the death of your son, Lieut. W.J. Kelly, who, their Majesties regret to hear, has been accidently killed whilst in the service of his country.
Yours very truly
F.W. Ponsonby,
Keeper of the Privy Purse