| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Reynella, South Australia |
| School | Christian Brothers College, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.8 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Kenihan, 'The Braes', Reynella, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | Medical Officers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian General Hospital |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: Medical Officer, 44th Bn Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He established the most forward regimental aid post in his division, where he attended to the wounded, and compelled to shift his post twice by hostile shell fire, he continued to attend all his cases with the greatest care and devotion, saving many lives by remaining in his forward position, and setting a magnificent example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Found to be suffering from delusions, and to be of unsound mind, 25 July 1916. Wounded in action, 8 June 1917; remained at duty. Wounded in action (gas shell), 21 October 1917, and admitted to 3rd Australian Field Ambulance; transferred to 3rd Canadian Casualty Clearing Station; to No 2 Stationary Hospital, abbeville, 22 October 1917; to 8th General hospital, Abbeville, 13 November 1917; discharged to Base Depot, Rouelles, 2 December 1917. Taken on strength, 1st Australian General Hospital, Rouen, 4 December 1917. Awarded Military Cross, 20 December 1917. Granted leave with pay and allowances, 3 March-3 June 1919 (Non Military Employment). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Bakara', 24 July 1919; appointment terminated (discharged: 'cessation of hostilities'), Adelaide, 13 November 1919. Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No SX13402. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 74 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KENIHAN Raphael Leo |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
