| Regimental number | 390 |
| Place of birth | Yorkshire England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Survey assistant |
| Address | 118 Aberdeen Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Kilner, 20 Hunter House Road, Sheffield, Yorks, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty. On the 4th July, 1918, at HAMEL, his Section leader became a casualty early in the advance. KILNER at once assumed command and led them with great dash to the final objective. Here he mopped up a strong Headquarters, capturing many prisoners and important documents and material. His splendid leadership inspired the men with confidence, and his coolness under fire set a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
