| Notes: | MFP. attached MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 15/6/1915. Shown as (2b) Gallipoli, 15/6/1915 to 10/8/1915 on medal roll page B584. He was born in Westport. Co. Mayo, enlisted in Greenock and resided in Westport. Killed in Action. He is shown as leaving £11.15.8p in Deceased Soldiers Estates not claimed (LG 31953, page 6893, dated 25/7/1920. Home address: Carrick Street, Kello, Co Meath, Ireland. Medal card annotated: Enquiry concerning monies, property and medals, 27/4/1925 from Mrs K Reddington, 300 10 Street. Brooklyn, New York.
Info from Army Register of Soldiers Effects 1901-1929. 10/8/1915 KIA Gallipoli. 11/12/1924 his sister Kathleen Reddington received £6-05-08 and £5-10-00 war gratuity.
Info from Pension Index Card: Kenny, James, No. 1149, MFP, widow Redington, Kathleen (sister) c/o The Ministry Rep. Canada.
James Kenny.
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