Name
John Wesley Keeshig
Born
1878-11-05
Birth Place
Chippewa of Nawash Unceded First Nation, ON
Occupation
Farmer
Religion
Methodist
Died
1951-02-21
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
652170
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Byron, ON
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1918-03-15
Discharge Date
1918-07-24
Discharge Cause
Medically Unfit
Notes
Discharged December 7, 1917 and returned to Canada, but seems to be a reattestation. Year of birth is unclear: attestation papers state 1878, enlistment card and Find A Grave state 1871, and medical history records in LAC personnel records state 1868.Sources & Links
- (a) James, F. Treve & Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James and Johnston, 1934. Print.- (b) O'Keeffe, L. "Saugeen and Cape Croker Reserves, C. Co. 160th O.S. Batt. C.E.F., London, Ont., July 15, 1916" [photograph]. July 15, 1916. A2006.206.001, Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre.
- Library & Archives Canada
- Find a Grave
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card