Regimental number | 1945 |
Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Carlton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, John Joseph Kelly, Campbell Street, Ararat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 46th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations West of BELLENGLISE on 18th/19th September, 1918. For gallant work as a Runner. He repeatedly carried messages through heavy machine gun fire during the advance over the open ground. His disregard for his own safety and anxiety to assist in the success of the operation were most noticeable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |