Am still struggling with these Kirbys. Have checked Manx Notebook report of dedication of the St Andrew's War Memorial----- G B Kirby. No CWGC record for him. The Manx Roll of Honour book

& MNB list has only Thomas Henry Kirby / Lance Corporal Royal West Surrey Regt. // 3 Hope Terrace / died of wounds Sept. 23rd 1917 BUT he does not have a CWGC record either.

So I do agree the St Andrew's man must have been living elsewhere & a relation in the church must have requested inclusion . HOWEVER I sae the plaque today & it's definitely G R.

Frances suggested stonemason error but would the Elders have payed a prestigious English firm? Will continue working on your post Averil when I can.