David KELLY

Regimental number4320
Place of birthAntrim, Ireland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBootmaker
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 7"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mabel Kelly, c/o Mrs G A Durston, Rosemount Terrace, Windsor, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 March 1917
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Pioneer Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/13/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Melbourne, 21 June 1917; disembarked Liverpool, England, 26 August 1917; marched into Pioneer Training Bn, Fovant, 26 August 1917.

Proceeded overseas to France, 20 November 1917; disembarked Havre, 21 November 1917; joined 1st Pioneer Bn, 26 November 1917.

Detached for duty with 1st Division, 6 July ? 1 August 1918.

Wounded in action, 25 August 1918 (shrapnel wound to left hip); admitted 1st Australian Field ambulance, 25 August 1918; transferred to 61st Casualty Clearing Station, 25 August 1918; admitted to 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 25 August 1918; transferred 2nd Convalescent Depot, Rouen, 29 August 1918; transferred 11th Convalescent Depot, Buchy, 1 September 1918; transferred to 1st Command Depot, Havre, 6 October 1918; discharged to Australian General Base Depot, 8 October 1918; rejoined unit, 15 October 1918.

Proceeded on leave to England, 10 November-5 December 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT ? Port Darwin?, 12 June 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 27 July 1919; discharged Brisbane.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KELLY David