In Busigny Communal Cemetery, France is the Commonwealth War Grave of 246414 Lance Corporal James Laing Kennedy M.M., serving with the 1st Field Survey Company Royal Engineers who died 28/10/1918.

The son of William and Annie Kennedy, of 18, Taylor Street, South Shields.

He was born 17th October 1892.His father was a ships platelayer and was married to Annie. They resided at 18 Taylor Street. South Shields.

He was a teacher at Deans Road Boys School..

James was originally enlisted in the Royal Fusiliers where he was awarded the Military Medal. This was for bringing in wounded comrades under fire.

He then was transferred to the Royal Engineers and was serving with the 1st Field Survey Company.

He was killed in action on the 28th October 1918.

James Laing Kennedy is remembered at Harton on H104.03 and at South Shields on S86.105.