| Regimental number | 1231 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Other Names | Laurence John |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Smelterer |
| Address | 'Wyrallah', Alfred Street, Woolwich, Lane Cove River, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Kelly, 'Wyrallah', Alfred Street, Woolwich, Lane Cove River, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Light Trench Mortar Battery, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/130/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Amiens on 8 August 1918 and again on 11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of 8th August, 1918 east of AMIENS Private Kelly was acting as a linesman and throughout the whole operation showed marked gallantry and devotion to duty. Again on 11th August,1918 during a particularly heavy Machine Gun and artillery barrage from the enemy he, (with Private LOVERIDGE) went out on five occasions and found and repaired breaks in the lines. It was largely due to his loyal devotion to duty that telephonic communication between his Company at FRAMERVILLE and Battalion Headquarters was possible during the action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
