| Regimental number | 2043 |
| Place of birth | Diapur Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 55 Preston Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, James McKenna, 22 Albert Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked courage as runner in the attack near Beaurevoir on 4 October, 1918. He led the assaulting sections, and when the advance was checked returned to the report centre and accurately reported the situation. He was then given orders for the renewal of the attack, and after being shot through the knee, continued under heavy fire and delivered his message.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
