Name
Bernard Reuben (Barney) Keeshig
Born
1892-07-28
From
Occupation
Fisherman
Religion
Roman Catholic
Death
1918-08-27
Where Died
Arras, France
Killed
Killed in Action
Cemetery
Monument
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
802492
Highest Rank
Lance Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
Enlisted
Enlistment Date
1915-12-28
Link
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
802492
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment Date
1915-12-28
Link
Sources & Links
a) James, F. Treve and 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. Printb) “Chippewas of Nawash – Salute to their Veterans”, The Sun Times, 10 November 2012 (BCM&CC Reference Boxes)
c) 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
