| The History of Coagh booklet lists Private John Kielty as having served with the 11th Scottish Rifles in the war.
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| John Kielty was the son of John and Grace Kielty.
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| John James Kielty was born in Coagh on 8th January 1891. He was one of at least six children.
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| Known family: John Kielty, Grace Kielty, Hugh Kielty (born about 1982), Robert Kielty (born about 1986), Mary Kielty (born about 1988), John James Kielty (born 8th January 1891, Coagh), Samuel Alexander Kielty (born about 1896), Annie Kielty (born about 1899).
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| The 1901 census lists John as age 7, living with the family at house 17 in Hanover Street, Coagh. His father was a farmer.
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| The 1911 census lists John James as age 19, living with the family at house 2 in Hanover Street, Coagh. They were a farming family.
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| On 8th December 1912 John married Rebecca Jane Wray in Govan Parish Church in Glasgow. They went on to have at least two children, John and Rebecca.
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| Known family 2: John James Kielty, Rebecca Jane Kielty, John Kielty and Rebecca Kielty.
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| Prior to enlisting John Kielty was employed as sheet iron worker.
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| John Kielty enlisted on 24th June 1916. He was 26 years old.
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| He was called up for service 4th September 1916.
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| Private Kielty served throughout 1917 at Sea? Defences He served with the 464th (H.S.) Employment Co.
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| On 16th February 1918 Private Kielty was released as a soldier for shipbuilding.
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| Private Kielty was discharged on 13th March 1919, being surplus to military requirements (not having suffered impairment since entry into the service).
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