Sapper Harry Keighley's Letter for Gallant Conduct"

1918

Sapper 131276 Harry Keighley was Frank Keighley's father. Follow Frank Keighley's hot spots to see the account of his Oak Leaf Emblem and Mention in Despatches.

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"Sapper H. Keighley, R.E., son of Mrs Keighley 3, Bilton Drive, Harrogate /formerly of Pateley Bridge/ has been commended for gallant conduct. Major Sidney Lawfield, commanding the 41st Division says...

"I wish to place on record my appreciation of your gallant conduct while in charge of R.E. dumps. Your dumps were frequently shelled, but you stayed at your job, thereby greatly exediting the issue of stores for work in the front line."

Sapper Keighley has a brother Sapper G. Keighley in Mesopotamia and another brother Archie, is with the 62nd Division in France.

Author: War Office

Sapper Harry Keighley's Letter for Gallant Conduct"

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