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21618 Click for more photos | 1914-18 3 times wounded Military Medal group of 3. Military Medal BWM & Victory all impressed '1680 A Cpl J Kenny 47 BN AIF'. LG citation for carrying out valuable reconnaissance in No Man's Land under fire during operations at Gueudecourt from 10-20 February 1917 in which he displayed bravery & initiative of a high order in reconnoitring the enemy wire for a lateral distance of 1000 yds. His work was chiefly responsible for our advance of 500 yds beside giving valuable information to battalions on our flank for their successful operations. On one occasion he remained under the enemy wire for 12 hours in day-light & altogether was unceasing & tireless in devotion to his duty. Kenny enlisted 31/1/16, to 14th Bn Tel-el-Kebir 27/5/16, to France 17/2/17, Lcpl 21/4/17, MM 27/3/17 WIA 16/6/17, WIA 2nd time 20/10/17, WIA 3rd time 30/3/18, leg amputated 17/4/18. R to A 29/6/18. Comes with extensive copies of files. | SOLD at A$2600 |
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