James Joseph KEARNEY

Regimental number45282
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs P Kearney, Dairy Farm, Ranfurly
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 82 Pakeha on 26 April 1917
Embarked, 14 April 1917; disembarked, 18 April 1917; left New Zealand, 26 April 1917.
Medals

Military Medal

'Operations: West of Bapaume - 25th August 1918.For gallant conduct and devotion to duty. This soldier perfomed his duty as Compsany stretcher bearer with tireless energy, and cheerful determination. He carried wounded continuously under heavy machine gun fire, and his example of devotion to duty was an inspiration to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 January 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 60, p. 5

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