Kenneth Hilton (Ken) Guest (1895–1981)
Kenneth Hilton Guest, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Kenneth Hilton Guest was born on 13th April, 1895, at Broken Hill, New South Wales, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Guest. He was educated at the Public School, Chatsworth Island, Clarence River. He entered the Bank’s service on 5th September, 1911, at Casino, New South Wales, and in September, 1912, was transferred to Lismore.
Kenneth Guest enlisted on 19th October, 1915, and later on joined the 31st Battalion, A.I.F. He was promoted to corporal in November, 1916, and temporary warrant officer, Class 2, in March, 1918.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, GUEST K H (National Archives of Australia)
- marries Islay Stewart Jolly, Evening News (Sydney), 12 July 1924, p 8
Citation details
'Guest, Kenneth Hilton (Ken) (1895–1981)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/guest-kenneth-hilton-ken-23612/text32594, accessed 1 May 2025.
Kenneth Hilton Guest, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
13 April,
1895
Broken Hill,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
28 August,
1981
(aged 86)
Gordon, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Religious Influence
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