| Regimental number | 4195 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| School | Christian Brothers' College, Waverely, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Address | Drynane, Park Parade, Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Kenny, Drynane, Park Parade, Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Warwick Farm, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A6 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Victoria Cross 'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, when his platoon was held up by an enemy strong point, and severe casualties prevented progrress. Private Kenny, under very heavy fire at close range, dashed alone towards the enemy's position, killed one man in advance of the strong point who endeavoured to bar his way. He then bombed the position, capturred the gun crew, all of whom he had wounded, killed an officer who showed fight, and seized the gun. Private Kenny's gallant action enabled his platoon to occupy the position, which was of great local importance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 4261 Pte Harry Joseph PRESS, 2nd Bn, killed in action, 4 May 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Promoted Corporal, 1 August 1918. Medals: Victoria Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
