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Cpl 277184 Joseph Keane MM

Started by Tim Bell, January 06, 2020, 07:58:53 PM

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Tim Bell

Cpl Keane (Born 1887) served overseas after 1915 with 2/7th & 1/7th Bttns.
Joseph died at C on M from Lobar Pneumonia on 13/2/1919, aged 32. Chorlton Q1 1919 8c/1429.
Widow Janet (nee Evans) & Daugh Winfired 18 Blanshard St, C on M. Son of David & Ellen Keane (Deceaed). Joseph had been an Insurance Agent with Royal London in 1911.   The MM Award was published after Joseph's death in LG 17/06/1919.
No records indicate Joseph had been discharged, but he did die at Home. Need evidence to say in service or att / agg.  DC May specify occupation as Soldier? Same with Burial Record.
WG was automatically paid at the end of Demob Furlug, suggesting that Joseph was mobilised.
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