Edwin KELLY

Regimental number12/3065
AddressTirau
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs G Kelly, 34 Upper Vincent Street, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'During the action in which the battalion has been engaged since the 25th March, 1918 he has frequently gone out in charge of limbers. On many occasions his work has taken him into badly shelled areas. His cool judgement on numerous occasions has saved the lives of both transport personnel and animals. On all occasions he has worked with total disregard to his own safety, and has always inspired his men with confidence.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 September 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Eighth

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