Name
Bernard Reuben (Barney) Keeshig
Born
1892-07-28
Birth Place
Occupation
Fisherman
Religion
Roman Catholic
Died
1918-08-27
Death Place
Arras, France
Death
Killed in Action
Monument
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
802492
Highest Rank
Lance Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1915-12-28
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
802492
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1915-12-28
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) “Chippewas of Nawash – Salute to their Veterans”, The Sun Times, 10 November 2012; (c) Cape Croker boys - 1916 [image, digital]. 1916. A2005.018.040, Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre.
- (d) Love for liberty and for you is all that keeps our pluck. A letter to a Priest" on 18th Battalion CEF Blog
- Library & Archives Canada
- War Graves Commission
- Book of Remembrance
- Canadian Virtual War Memorial
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
Canadian Echo, February 14, 1917
Canadian Echo, October 23, 1918
Canadian Echo Wiarton, September 25, 1918
