Michael KELLY

Regimental number10/268
Date of birth23 July 1885
Place of birthIreland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationRailway engineer
AddressPukekohe
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29.1
Height5' 10"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs John Kelly, Portarlington, King's Co, Ireland
Previous military serviceServed in School Cadets and in Dublic Volunteers, Ireland; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date3 September 1914
Place of enlistmentAwapuni
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankCompany Sergeant Major
Final unitNo 5 New Zealand Light Railway Operating Section
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 25 January 1919
Discharge date11 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 11 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18056092