| Regimental number | 1186 |
| Place of birth | Port Wakefield South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | William Kennedy, Port Wakefield, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 16 September 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 September 1915 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KENNEDY William |