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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 5071 Location: Blairgowrie, Perthshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:59 pm Post subject: ALEXANDER KEAY *Now commemorated* |
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Not sure of this one. Perth Golden Book lists Alexander Keay, Royal Scots Fusiliers. His service papers survive on Ancestry (TR/20548). He died 18.12.1916 at Dundee War Hospital whilst still in service, I think. There is a letter which concludes that his condition was not caused or exacerbated by war service. But should he still not have CWGC status ?
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kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:15 pm Post subject: TR/2/20548 Pte Alexander Keay |
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Quote: | There is a letter which concludes that his condition was not caused or exacerbated by war service. But should he still not have CWGC status ? |
Mark
The cause of his death, if serving, is irrelevant. He qualifies for CWGC and appears to be missing. Will check and advise. _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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kinnethmont
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:09 pm Post subject: TR/2/20548 Pte Alexander Keay, T.R.B. |
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TR/2/20548 Pte. Alexander Keay, 77th Training Reserve Battalion has been forwarded as a case, on Mark's behalf, to CWGC / MOD as an in service death non comm.
His details are now in the system.
I am making further enquiries regarding his place of burial.
Will update when further details available.
Well done Mark in finding him. _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Jim,
Thanks, good news again. |
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kinnethmont
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject: TR/2/20548 Pte Alexander Keay, T.R.B. |
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I am now aware that Pte Keay is interred with other family members at Jeanfield Cemetery, Perth. _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:56 am Post subject: |
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THE PEOPLE’S JOURNAL: 23.12.1916
PERTH CASUALTIES
The death occurred on Monday in the Eastern War Hospital, Dundee, of Private Alexander Keay, Royal Scots Fusiliers, whose wife resides at 9 Unity Place, James Street, Perth. Prior to enlistment Private Keay, who was well-known in Perth, was employed as a joiner in the city. He is survived by a widow and family. |
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kinnethmont
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:53 pm Post subject: TR/2/20548 Pte Alexander Keay, T.R.B. |
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The name of Pte. Alexander Keay was added to the CWGC Debt of Honour register today.
Name: KEAY, ALEXANDER
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Training Reserve
Unit Text: 77th Bn.
Age: 39
Date of Death: 18/12/1916
Service No: TR/2/20548
Additional information: Son of James and Joan Keay; husband of Jane Keay, of Perth.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
The United Kingdom Book of Remembrance commemorates United Kingdom casualties of the two World Wars who were not formerly recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The men and women remembered here are presently commemorated soleley by their database and register entry. The Commission will continue to investigate the grave location details.
He is buried at Perth.
MISSING NO MORE _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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DelBoy
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:05 am Post subject: |
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Another excellent result, to add to the however many the members of the project have helped identify.
Well done lads.
Derek. |
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