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 Stiven, Kenneth Cumming, Second Lieutenant, Leicestershire Regiment Born Derby Died 19th January 1920 aged 24 Buried in Uttoxeter Road Cemetery, Derby

1911 Census A school boy Son of Charles, a banker's clerk, and stepson of Elizabeth Stiven, of 17, Kingston Street, Derby

Extra information kindly provided by Karen Haseldine: 'Kenneth was wounded in the head, legs and hands in France in March 1917. After the war he went to The Special Surgical Neurological Hospital, Tooting, Wandsworth, London for an operation on his head. Sadly the operation resulted in his death 19th Jan 1920. The report in the paper 23rd Jan 1920 was about a get together of members of St Michael's church who had served in WWI to have a meal at Ramsdens. The Vicar had the sad duty of standing up and telling them that the church had suffered another loss and that Kenneth Stiven had died the day before. So they stood for one minute's silence in remembrance of him.

He was the son of Charles Stiven and Katherine Stiven n é e Goodwin. He was born 5th July 1895 and his mother died 9 days later 14th July 1895. Katherine is my 1st cousin 3 times removed. Her father was a tenant farmer on The Kedleston Estate. Charles Stiven married Elizabeth Smith in 1899 and they had a son called Charles. They brought up Kenneth along side their son, which is what you can see on 1911 census. Elizabeth Smith was a daughter of John Smith the founder of the Derby clock making company Smiths of Derby.'

Further information from his service record: 'On his enlistment forms it said he was 5' 7" tall, weighed 130 lbs and had dark hair and green eyes. He could ride a horse. His trade was stated as farming. Many of his deceased mother's relatives were farmers. So I presume he may have been working for one of them.

He was in 21st Service Battalion of Royal Fusiliers at first. His military number was PS3264. He was transferred to Leicestershire regiment 27 May 1916 when he became an officer. He was in 2nd and 7th battalions. He was in France with BEF from 14th Nov 1915 till 18 May 1916. He was injured 15th March 1916 in a trench in the Bethune district. He had to relinquish his commission 23 Oct 1917 because of the continuing ill health due to the injury to his head. As mentioned previously this was operated on and he died as a result of the operation on 19 Jan 1920.'






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