| Regimental number | 2584 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 9 Mahoney Street, West Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Amy Keeley, 9 Mahoney Street, West Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of the 6th September, 1918, to the South of TINCOURT, No. 2584 Private JOSEPH HENRY KEELEY was engaged on a patrol keeping touch with the Platoon on the Northern side of the river. This portion was exceedingly difficult, owing to the wooded and marshy nature of the land, which was also strongly held by the enemy with Machine Guns and Snipers. Private KEELEY showed great courage and coolness during these operations, maintaining touch throughout. He himself, during this work, inflicted casualties on the enemy, and he set a fine example to the remainder of the men with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
