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L/Sgt. William Stephen Kenealy VC.
British Army 1st Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers
from:Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancs.
(d.29th June 1915)
William Kenealy died on the 29th of June 1915, aged 29 and is buried in the Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey. He was the son of John and Margaret Kenealy of 361 Bolton Rd., Stubshaw Cross, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancs.
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."
