KELLY, John Patrick
(Service number 45380)
| First Rank | Rifleman | Last Rank |
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Birth
| Date | 18/07/1880 | Place of Birth | Kirwee, Canterbury |
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Enlistment Information
| Date | Age | ||
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| Address at Enlistment | 94 Dixon Street, Wellington | ||
| Occupation | Labourer | ||
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| Marital Status | Married. Married Nora DALY (DALEY) on 10 April 1907 at Christchurch. Children - John Patrick KELLY born on 12 January 1908 at Christchurch; Kathaleen KELLY born on 2 December 1910. | ||
| Next of Kin | Mrs N. KELLY (wife), C/o Mr J. Daly, Tycho Flat, Sutherlands; later of 55 William Street, Timaru | ||
Military Service
| Served with | NZ Armed Forces | Served in | Army |
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Embarkation Information
| Body on Embarkation | New Zealand Rifle Brigade | ||
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| Unit, Squadron, or Ship | 25th Reinforcements, G Company | ||
| Date | 26 Aptil 1917 | ||
| Transport | Turakina | ||
| Embarked From | Destination | Plymouth, Devon, England | |
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Military Awards
| Campaigns | Western European | ||
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| Service Medals | British War Medal; Victory Medal | ||
Award Circumstances and Date
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Death
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Biographical Notes
John Patrick KELLY was the son of Thomas KELLY (of Limerick, Ireland) and Bridget KELLY (of Clare, Ireland). He was discharged to the Military Sanatorium, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch.
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