Lance Serjeant WILLIAM STEPHEN KENEALY
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Bn.
Died 29 June 1915
Age 29 years old
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Awards Victoria Cross
- Additional Info Son of John and Margaret Kenealy, of 361, Bolton Rd., Stubshaw Cross, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancs.
- Personal Inscription LORD HAVE MERCY ON HIS SOUL R.I.P.
- Additional Citation note
An extract from "The London Gazette" (No. 29273) dated 24th Aug., 1915, records the following:- "On 25th April, 1915, three companies, and the Headquarters of the 1st Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers, in effecting a landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula to the West of Cape Helles, were met by a very deadly fire from hidden machine guns which caused a great number of casualties. The survivors, however, rushed up to and cut the wire entanglements, notwithstanding the terrific fire from the enemy, and after overcoming supreme difficulties, the cliffs were gained and the position maintained. Amongst the many very gallant officers and men engaged in this most hazardous undertaking, Capt. Willis, Serjt. Richards, and Pte. Kenealy have been selected by their comrades as having performed the most signal acts of bravery and devotion to duty."
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