| Regimental number | 2701 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Storeman and packer |
| Address | Monmouth Road, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Kelly, Monmouth Road, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 25 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death not attributed to War Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 48 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KELLY David John |