Soldier Record
Edward Keenan
Contributed by: Phyllis Ferguson, on 2008-11-17
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Edward |
| Surname | Keenan |
| Year of Birth | Unknown |
| Year of Death | 1918 |
| Regiment | Highland Light Infantry |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Glasgow, Glasgow |
Edward's Story
I don't know much about this man but he was my great grandfather who died aged 26 on 13th April 1918 following a 4 hr Gas bombardment on the Purple Line near Maillet-Mailly along with 7 officers and another 229 other ranks he being no.230. He is buried at Bienvillers war cemetary.
Due to his ultimate sacrifice his son had 4 children,5 great grandchildren and 8 greta great grandchildren.
No additional memories have been submitted