| Regimental number | 5122 |
| Place of birth | Merriton South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fruit packer |
| Address | Ardlethan, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S J Kevin, Ardlethan, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty as linesman, in maintaining communications. (East of Ypres 4 October 1917)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES on 4th October, 1917, Pte. KEVIN followed the advance with telephone wires and established communication with Battalion Headquarters. He worked almost without break for 24 hours through very heavy shell fire to maintain the line. He set a splendid example to the linesmen.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
