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The telegram told them that Jack was reported missing, but his Father refused to believe that Jack had been killed.
Later a soldier who was with Jack in France, arrived at the Kipling's home and told them that Jack had been killed when his company were attacking the German lines.
To this news Kipling began to blame himself for pressing his Son into the Army, but was consoled by his wife and Daughter, when they explained that Jack would have most likely joined even without his Father pulling a few strings.