| Regimental number | 1680 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Simon Kenny, William Street, Breakfast Creek, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For carrying out valuable reconnaissance in 'No Man's Land' under fire during operations at GUEUDECOURT from 10th/20th February, 1917, in which he displayed bravery and initiative of a high order in reconnoitring the enemy wire for a lateral distance of 1000 yards. His work was chiefly responsible for our advance of 500 yards besides giving valuable information to Battalions on our flank for their successful operations. On one occasion he remained under the enemy wire for 12 hours in daylight and altogether was unceasing and tireless in his devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |