John Kipling
British author ‧ Rudyard Kipling's son
John Kipling was the only son of British author Rudyard Kipling. In the First World War, his father used his influence to get him a commission in the British Army despite being decisively rejected for poor eyesight. His death at the Battle of Loos... Wikipedia
Born: August 17, 1897, Rottingdean, United Kingdom
Died: September 27, 1915 (age 18 years), Loos-en-Gohelle, France
Place of burial: St Mary's A.D.S. Cemetery, Haisnes, France
Siblings: Josephine Kipling and Elsie Bambridge
Parents: Rudyard Kipling and Caroline Starr Balestier Kipling
Education: Wellington College
Battles/wars: First World War: Battle of Loos †