| Regimental number | 32349 |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Next of kin | Father, Timothy Kelliher, Orari Bridge via Orari |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 10th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 16 November 1916. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty in operations east of Ypres, 4th October 1917. Early on the morning of the 4th the Platoon Commander, Platoon Sergeant and Corporal were casualties. Lance Corporal Kelliher immediately took command of the platoon, and carried on the work of consolidation, also doing his work as No. 1 of a Lewis gun. His coolness and initiative under heavy shell fire, directed on to our front line, was a shining example of gallant conduct and devotion to duty. Although wounded early, remained on duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 29 |