Private William Kenny

Regiment: Gordon Highlanders
Date published: 14/05/1915
Killed in action: No
Information: No biographical information in original publication. Citation for Victoria Cross reads: "William Kenny, No 6535, Drummer, 2nd Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders. For conspicuous bravery on 23rd October, 1914, near Ypres, in rescuing wounded men on five occasions under very heavy fire in the most fearless manner, and for twice previously saving machine guns by carrying them out of action. On numerous occasions Drummer Kenny conveyed urgent messages under very dangerous circumstances over fire-swept ground."