Waziristan Campaign Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He was the eldest son of John J and Miriam M Kenny. He served as a lieutenant in the 39th Garwhal Rifles, Indian Army. While in command at Kot Kai, Waziristan, his unit was repeatedly attacked by the Mahsuds in greatly superior numbers. For over four hours, he maintained his position in hand-to-hand fighting, engaging the enemy with bombs and bayonets. He saved the situation and kept the right flank, which depended on the success of the operation and the safety of the troops in the rear. In the subsequent withdrawal of the company, which was impeded by their wounded, with a handful of his men, he turned back and counter-attacked the pursuing enemy with the rest of his party and himself killed fighting to the last. For this very gallant act of self-sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in September 1920.
Waziristan Campaign Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He was the eldest son of John J and Miriam M Kenny. He served as a lieutenant in the 39th Garwhal Rifles, Indian Army. While in command at Kot Kai, Waziristan, his unit was repeatedly attacked by the Mahsuds in greatly superior numbers. For over four hours, he maintained his position in hand-to-hand fighting, engaging the enemy with bombs and bayonets. He saved the situation and kept the right flank, which depended on the success of the operation and the safety of the troops in the rear. In the subsequent withdrawal of the company, which was impeded by their wounded, with a handful of his men, he turned back and counter-attacked the pursuing enemy with the rest of his party and himself killed fighting to the last. For this very gallant act of self-sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in September 1920.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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