Boer War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the Highland Light Infantry. On November 22, 1900, at Dewetsdorp, Africa, Private Kennedy carried a wounded comrade to the field hospital, a distance of three-quarters of a mile, under very heavy fire. On the following day, he volunteered to carry a message to the commandant across an open enemy space but did not succeed in delivering the message, as he was severely wounded. For gallantry twice in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Boer War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the Highland Light Infantry. On November 22, 1900, at Dewetsdorp, Africa, Private Kennedy carried a wounded comrade to the field hospital, a distance of three-quarters of a mile, under very heavy fire. On the following day, he volunteered to carry a message to the commandant across an open enemy space but did not succeed in delivering the message, as he was severely wounded. For gallantry twice in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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