After school, Kel worked as a clerk in the Water Irrigation and Conservation Commission, a position he held for 42 years. Kel also served in the Australian Army from 1942 to 1946 rising to Lance Corporal in the 1st Australian Armoured Regiment. He married Merle Richards and had one daughter.
War Service
1942-1946 - Australian Army NX95870, Lance Corporal, 1 AUST ARMD REGT SIG TP

Jubilee Dinner held in 1974