'For great courage and devotion to duty at DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT on 5th April 1918. Throughout the day he worked as a stretcher-bearer, and in that capacity he performed splendid work. In performance of his duty he had to continually cross stretches of country swept by machine guns and constantly under very heavy shell fire. Throughout it all he displayed great coolness and the possession of fine personal courage and endurance. He worked continuously during the action and his performance was of a very high order.'

Regimental number	3330
Place of birth	Toowoomba Queensland
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Waterside worker
Address	South Townsville, Queensland
Marital status	Married
Age at embarkation	37
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs Ethel Helen Kenealy, Perkins Street, South Townsville, Queensland
Enlistment date	30 April 1917
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	42nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/59/3
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 14 June 1917
Rank from Nominal Roll	Private
Unit from Nominal Roll	50th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Military Medal Recommendation date: 12 April 1918
Fate	Returned to Australia 12 July 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'For great courage and devotion to duty at DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT on 5th April 1918. Throughout the day he worked as a stretcher-bearer, and in that capacity he performed splendid work. In performance of his duty he had to continually cross stretches of country swept by machine guns and constantly under very heavy shell fire. Throughout it all he displayed great coolness and the possession of fine personal courage and endurance. He worked continuously during the action and his performance was of a very high order.'
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Cornelius KENEALY