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William Harold KENNY

Regimental number171
Place of birthGuyra New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPolice constable
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mary Kenny, Nobby, Queensland
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Rolla Provost C
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Medaille Militaire


Refers April-December 1915.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No 29664 (13 July 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 65 (18 August 1921).

FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous good work throughout the campaign, frequently under shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129
Date: 21 September 1916

Medaille Militaire (France)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191
Date: 12 December 1918

Date of death15 May 1949

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