Surname: | Kenny |
Initials: | L |
Rank: | Corporal |
Army Number: | 715 |
Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 14/3/1915. Shown as 6/8/1914 on medal roll page B869. Enlisted in the 8 Hussars, 23/1/1899. No. 4340, born Wass, Kildare, Ireland, age 19/10 years, occupation Labourer. Transferred to 4 Hussars. No. 5364, 1/1/1909, Transferred to MMP 1/10/1909. Served Home 23/1/1899 to 18/2/1900, South Africa 19/2/1900 to 18/11/1903, Home 19/11/1903 to 23/2/1911, Egypt 24/11/1911 to 6/5/1919, Home 7/5/1919 to 19/2/1920 to discharge. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 312 of 1917. Served in Alexandria, Kantara, Deir el Bela, Cario, El Arish, Port Said and Palestine. Born Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland. Lawrence Kenny |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 300 May 31, 1902) |
Citation: | Clasps: Belfast, Cape Colony, Orange Free State. Awarded serving with the 8 Hussars. No. 4340. |
Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/303 Page: 277 March 22, 1903) |
Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 8 hussars. No. 4340. |