May 29, 2021 | Family Section, Served and Survived, The sons of George and Minnie Keeble
There are two “Wm Keeble’s” listed on the British Legion Roll. One candidate, to confuse things slightly, was named Ernest William when his birth was registered and appears as such in the 1901 census. By 1911 he is William Ernest. Like his older brother, Walter...
May 29, 2021 | Family Section, Served and Survived, The sons of George and Minnie Keeble
“Waltr Keeble” as listed on the British Legion Roll. Walter worked at “chemical manure factory” in 1911 and he appears as “Walter Keeble” on the Packard factory Roll of Service. Fortunately, his service record has survived which gives us details of his service.Walter...
May 29, 2021 | Family Section, Served and Survived, The sons of George and Minnie Keeble
“E Keeble” as listed. In 1911 Edward was 25 and working as a labourer at a chemical manure factory. There is no “E Keeble” recorded on the Packard & Co Roll of Service so it is assumed he was employed by Fisons. In 1939 he is similarly employed at the factory,...
May 29, 2021 | Served and Survived
Charles was born in Bramford on the 9th June 1882. He was the son of Charles and Ellen (née Brown) and the family lived in The Street. Charles junior enlisted in the Royal Garrison Artillery on 7th March 1900 aged 18 years. His father had died before 1901 and his...
May 29, 2021 | Served and Survived
“Chas Keeble” as listed on the British Legion Roll. On the Packard factory Roll of Service there is a “C Keeble”.There are two possible candidates:1. Charles Keeble, born [12th February?] 1884, the son of Alfred and Mary Ann Keeble. He appears to have been named...
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