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Edward Patrick KENNY

Regimental number1592
Date of birth--/01/1888
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationAccountant
AddressJ. Kenny, Trafalgar, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, P. Kenny, Trafalgar, Victoria
Enlistment date16 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll67th Squadron, Australian Flying Corps
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: FLY
Promotion date: 25 May 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: FLY Sqn 1
Promotion date: 3 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Medals

DFC

'Since joing the squadron in July last this Officer has carried out 360 hours flying on strategical and photographic reconnaissances. he has, in aerial combats, destroyed one enemy machine, driven down two out of control, and forced four to land. During recent operations he has shown great gallantry on numerous occasions in attacking ground targets from very low altitudes in face of intense hostile fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

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