Sydney Russell Kennard was born in Collingbourne Ducis, the son of Harry and Lily Kennard of Rio Janeiro, Brazil and was serving with the 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment when he was Killed In Action on 25 Aug 1918, aged just 19 years.
He is entitled to the pair of War & Victory Medals and is buried at Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemtery Extension.