Francis Louis (Frank) Kelly (1893–?)
Francis Louis Kelly, c 1915 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
FRANCIS LOUIS KELLY was born on 30th July, 1893, at Berwick, Victoria, the son of Mr. Francis William Kelly and Mrs. Elsie Kelly. He was educated at the Grammar School and the School of Mines, Bendigo, Victoria. He joined the Bank’s service at Bendigo in March, 1910, and in March, 1915, he was promoted to teller.
Francis Louis Kelly enlisted at Bendigo on 17th May, 1915, and was attached to the Second Tunnelling Corps of the A.I.F. He was promoted to warrant officer, and was engaged in mining at Ypres and other parts of the front, until gassed at St. Eloi in August, 1917. He was then transferred to the 1st Division’s Headquarters, and was discharged on 25th April, 1918.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, KELLY F S (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Kelly, Francis Louis (Frank) (1893–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/kelly-francis-louis-frank-23391/text32496, accessed 15 March 2025.
Francis Louis Kelly, c 1915 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
30 July,
1893
Berwick, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Religious Influence
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