Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30122, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30122/supplement/57. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 4195 Private Thomas James Bede Kenny, 2nd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, on 9th April 1917 at Hermies, France, when his platoon was held up by an enemy strong point, and severe casualties prevented progress. Private Kenny, under very heavy fire at close range, dashed alone towards the enemy's position, killed one man in advance of the strong point who endeavoured to bar his way. He then bombed the position, captured the gun crew, all of whom he had wounded, killed an officer who showed fight, and seized the gun. Private Kenny's gallant action enabled his platoon to occupy the position, which was of great local importance.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30122, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30122/supplement/57. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 4195 Private Thomas James Bede Kenny, 2nd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, on 9th April 1917 at Hermies, France, when his platoon was held up by an enemy strong point, and severe casualties prevented progress. Private Kenny, under very heavy fire at close range, dashed alone towards the enemy's position, killed one man in advance of the strong point who endeavoured to bar his way. He then bombed the position, captured the gun crew, all of whom he had wounded, killed an officer who showed fight, and seized the gun. Private Kenny's gallant action enabled his platoon to occupy the position, which was of great local importance.