Edward James Fletcher KENNEDY

Regimental number14/45
AddressMount Hobson, Remuera, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Jack Kennedy, Mount Hobson, Remuera, Auckland
Rank on embarkationDriver
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Army Service Corps, Divisional Train
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waimana on 16 October 1914
Medals

Mention in Despatches

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On October 14th 1917 during attack on Passchendaele ridge this Warrant Officer hearing that the bearers had suffered heavy losses and remainder were tiring volunteered to take a body of A.S.C. men out as bearers. He himself acting as a bearer and by great devotion to duty and untiring energy was the means of bringing the remainder of the men lying out. He was a tower of strength to his men and showed a magnificent example of courage and duty under the most trying conditions, snipers and artillery fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 December 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Hearing that the stretcher-bearers had suffered heavy losses in an attack, he volunteered to take a party of his men to assist them. He was the means of bringing in the remainder of the wounded, and set a splendid example of courage under the most trying conditions and heavy fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 4 March 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: ASC Divisional Train/Main Body

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