| Regimental number | 2210 |
| Place of birth | Narrabri New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Myall Creek, Bingara, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Kelly, Myall Creek, Bingara, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal * See Captain Craigie's report. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near MESSINES on the night of the 15th/16th July, 1917,. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Private KELLY acted as guide and runner to the party in the digging of the new front line system in front of PINE AVENUE. He guided the various parties to their tasks with great rapidity and excellent judgment and by his confidence and prompt actions, inspired confidence in the men and greatly facilitated the work in hand. Throughout the 6 days of the tour in the trenches, Private KELLY repeatedly carried messages to the front line and to Battalion Headquarters under heavy fire when telephonic communication failed. He has always distinguished himself by his courage, promptness and cheerfulness. Private KELLY has also been specially mentioned in Brigade and Battalion Orders for his splendid actions in the MESSINES when he acted as Company runner, constantly taking messages to the front line and new posts through heavy artillery fire, and also acting as guide to incoming reliefs to the advanced posts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
