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Roy Kyle

1897 – 1996

Australian soldier and diary writer

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About Roy Kyle

Lived 1897 – 1996 (aged 98–99).

Roy Kyle (1897–1996) was an Australian soldier who fought in World War I. He is known for his diary of his war experiences that was edited by the noted novelist Bryce Courtenay and subsequently published.

Kyle was born on 9 November 1897 in Corowa, New South Wales, Australia and died in October 1996. He fought in both Gallipoli and on the Western Front. At age 92, he returned to Gallipoli in 1990 for the 75th anniversary of the ANZAC landings. He died six years later.

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Important facts

Born
1897
Birth century
Died
1996

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roy Kyle?

Australian soldier and diary writer

When was Roy Kyle born?

Roy Kyle was born in 1897.

When did Roy Kyle die?

Roy Kyle died in 1996.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Kyle

· Wikidata: Q7373048

· DBpedia: Roy Kyle

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