Bede Kenny

Thomas James Bede Kenny
Thomas James Bede Kenny, c. 1917.
Born(1896-09-29)29 September 1896
Paddington, New South Wales
Died15 April 1953(1953-04-15) (aged 56)
Concord, New South Wales
AllegianceAustralia
Service / branchAustralian Imperial Force
Years of service1915–18
RankCorporal
Unit2nd Battalion
54th Battalion
Battles / wars
AwardsVictoria Cross
Other workSalesman

Thomas James Bede Kenny, VC (29 September 1896 – April 1953) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He was 20 years old, and a private in the 2nd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force during the First World War when for his conspicuous bravery he was awarded the VC.