| Regimental number | 23/1407 |
| Address | Ohakune |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Hennessy, Fairdown, Westport |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 35 'Willochra' and HMNZT 36 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations against Passchendaele Ridge on 12th, 13th and 14th October 1917. After the line had been consolidated, Rifleman Hennessey, under very heavy machine gun fire, without regard for himself and with conspicuous bravery, rescued a wounded man who was drowning in a shell hole, and carried him to a position of saftey.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: E Company/2nd Rfts of 1st NZRB |