| Regimental number | 4320 |
| Place of birth | Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mabel Kelly, c/o Mrs G A Durston, Rosemount Terrace, Windsor, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 21 June 1917; disembarked Liverpool, England, 26 August 1917; marched into Pioneer Training Bn, Fovant, 26 August 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 20 November 1917; disembarked Havre, 21 November 1917; joined 1st Pioneer Bn, 26 November 1917. Detached for duty with 1st Division, 6 July ? 1 August 1918. Wounded in action, 25 August 1918 (shrapnel wound to left hip); admitted 1st Australian Field ambulance, 25 August 1918; transferred to 61st Casualty Clearing Station, 25 August 1918; admitted to 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 25 August 1918; transferred 2nd Convalescent Depot, Rouen, 29 August 1918; transferred 11th Convalescent Depot, Buchy, 1 September 1918; transferred to 1st Command Depot, Havre, 6 October 1918; discharged to Australian General Base Depot, 8 October 1918; rejoined unit, 15 October 1918. Proceeded on leave to England, 10 November-5 December 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT ? Port Darwin?, 12 June 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 27 July 1919; discharged Brisbane. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KELLY David |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
