'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at MONT de MERRIS near STRAZEELE, France, on 14th APril, 1918. During an attack by the enemy Corporal KEW was in charge of his section in an advanced post. When all men of his section had become casualties he continued to fire his rifle from an exposed position under heavy fire and inflicted many casualties. His disregard for danger and coolness greatly inspired all ranks of his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Regimental number	2695
Place of birth	Grahamstown Africa
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Labourer
Address	Canberra, New South Wales
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	24
Next of kin	Father, J Kew , Portland, America
Enlistment date	25 July 1915
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	18th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/35/2
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll	Lance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll	3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Mont de Merris near Strazeele, France on 14 April 1918. Recommendation date: 22 April 1918
Fate	Returned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at MONT de MERRIS near STRAZEELE, France, on 14th APril, 1918. During an attack by the enemy Corporal KEW was in charge of his section in an advanced post. When all men of his section had become casualties he continued to fire his rifle from an exposed position under heavy fire and inflicted many casualties. His disregard for danger and coolness greatly inspired all ranks of his Company.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: 27 November 1918
Other details	War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

William KEW