| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Address | Kew, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, T J Kennedy, 26 Queen Street, Kew, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Chaplain (4th Class) |
| Unit name | Chaplains' Corps |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Chaplain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Chaplains' Department |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: Chaplains' Corps (Roman Catholic) Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
| Fate | Appointment terminated in UK |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried wounded men from the front trenches to the dressing station under very heavy shell fire throughout the whole night, returning repeatedly to the firing line. He also assisted in dressing wounded men, and did most gallant work throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
