Born on 14 May 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Eliza Keeler, Ottawa, Ontario - son of John Keeler, Bristol, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; married; no current military service; previously served with The Royal Canadian Regiment (ten months); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; grey eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 (number 410459) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died of sickness in England on 4 December 1916 - buried in Liverpool (Kirkdale) Cemetery (grave VII.N.C.1227), England.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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