Honouring Lieutenant William Ernest Karl Kenway
Inscription: " IN PROUD MEMORY OF MY HUSBAND. HE GAVE HIS LIFE." The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) ensures that the final resting places of the fallen of World War II, like Lieutenant William Ernest Karl Kenway are maintained with the utmost respect and dignity. born to Harold and Sara Luisa Kenway of "Hagley", West Shore, Llandudno, Karl was a devoted husband to Eileen Florence Kenway of Lee, London. He was educated at Epworth College, Rhyl, before embarking on a career as a civil engineer. A sports enthusiast, Karl was an active member of the Llandudno hockey club. With the outbreak of the Second World war, Karl was working on a significant town planning project in Sidcup, London. Demonstrating his patriotism and bravery, he joined the Royal Engineers immediately after war was declared in 1939. As an officer in the 12th bomb Disposal Company of the Royal Engineers, Lieutenant Kenway served with distinction until his untimely death on the 30th Sept...
