Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
We need you to tell us more about the life and times of Alexander Keenan
Alexander Keenan
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 31.08.1915
- Place of enlistment: Regina, Saskatchewan.
- Service no: 427887
- Rank: Lance Corporal
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 46th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 22
- Date of Death: 25.08.1917
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Vimy Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02.09.1895
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Steamfitter
- Mother:
Mary Keenan, 103 Overgate, Dundee
- Father:
Thomas Keenan, c/o Mrs Owen Keenan, 154 Overgate, Dundee
- Siblings:
Stephen , James, Patrick & William
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Alexander Keenan
Alexander has no known grave but is remembered on the Vimy Memorial. His regimental number is also recorded as 104353 in some sources. He had a brother who also served in the Canadian Army during the Great War, he was Sgt Stephen Keenan 43618, 12th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery. When Alexander enlisted, his parents were listed as residing at 22 Barrack St, Dundee. According to the Dundee Absent Voters roll of 1919, both Patrick and William are recorded as serving with the armed forces during the war, but with no Regiment or number recorded.
For more information on Alexander, visit Alexander’s Memorial and Alexander’s Service Record and Circumstances of Death Register
Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson
Can you tell us more about Alexander Keenan'? Some additional facts, a small story handed down through the family or perhaps a picture or an heirloom you can share online. Contact our curator...
THANK YOU for your interest in helping the Great War Dundee project. Please complete the short form below and a curator will contact you in the next few days.
Quick Links
Partners
