| Regimental number | 761 |
| Place of birth | Co Dublin, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Police constable |
| Address | Elizabeth Street, West Devonport, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J L Kelly, 'Brightside', Elizabeth Street, West Devonport, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Devonport, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 4, Reinforcement 14 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/9/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 761A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Richard and Mary KELLY |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Suez, 31 December 1917; disembarked Alexandria, 2 January 1918; embarked Alexandria, 8 January 1918; disembarked Southampton, England, 24 January 1918. Marched into 1st Training Bn, Sutton Veny, 24 January 1918; transferred to 12th Bn, 24 January 1918; taken on strength, 12th Bn, 24 January 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 13 May 1918; marched into New Zealand General Base Depot, Etaples, 14 May 1918; proceeded to unit, 16 May 1918. Taken on strength, 12th Bn, 5 June 1918. To hospital, 19 June 1918 (sick); admitted to 3rd Australian Field Ambulance, 16 June 1918 (influenza); transferred to 18th Casualty Clearing Station, 19 June 1918; discharged to duty, 24 June 1918; rejoined unit, 26 June 1918. Admitted to 3rd Australian Field Ambulance, 17 January 1919 (lumbago); transferred to 20th Casualty Clearing Station, 17 January 1919; to 83rd General Hospital, Boulogne, 19 January 1919; embarked for England, 26 January 1919; admitted to Fulham Military Hospital, 26 January 1919; to 1st Australian General Hospital, Sutton Veny, 18 February 1919; discharged on furlough, 21 February 1919, to report to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 7 March 1919; marched into No 2 Command Depot, 7 March 1919. Commenced return to Australia, from England, on board HT ?Armagh?, 5 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 18 May 1919; discharged, 16 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 53 |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KELLY Richard Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
