| Regimental number | 38034 |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Kells, 9 Baden Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Aparima on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Louvencourt Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row D, Grave No 48), near Albert, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in Karori Anglican Church Cemetery, Wellington. Parents: Robert James and Mary Ann Kells, 9 Baden Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 25541 Reginald Raymond KELLS |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 8 |
