THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

KENNETT John Penney

25264, Sergeant, 1st Battalion, Otago Regiment, WW1

Home Guard Service in WW2

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 30 October 1918, p12853

France, June 1918.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  He was in command of his platoon, which was attacked by a large party of the enemy.  He displayed great decision and tactical skill.  Pushing forward a flank of his platoon, he caught the enemy under enfilade and broke up the attack with very heavy losses.  His cool presence of mind and able leadership were very conspicuous.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

New Zealand War Service Medal

NOTES

Born 2 February 1885, Mataura, New Zealand

Died 3 January 1966, Southland, New Zealand