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Keenan

C B

Source: Medal rolls

Canada, Lord Strathcona's Horse

Keenan

C M

Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls

Cape Town Highlanders

Keenan

C W

Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls

Cape Town Highlanders

Keenan

Campbell B

Surgeon Lieutenant

KEENAN, CAMPBELL B, Surgeon Lieutenant, was born in 1871, son of D D Keenan, of Ottawa. He served in the South African War, 1899-1901; was mentioned in Despatches, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Campbell B Keenan, Surgeon Lieutenant, Lord Strathcona's Horse. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia, etc, were sent to the Commander-in-Chief, South Africa; returned to Lord Kitchener to be forwarded to the Governor-General of Canada, and sent to the Colonial Office for transmission to Canada. Presented by Lieutenant Colonel A Roy. He was promoted Surgeon Captain, Strathcona's Horse, 16 March 1901. Lieutenant Colonel Keenan served in the European War from 1914.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book)

Canada contingent

Keenan

Charles

2163

Source: Attestation papers. See image on this site.

Railway Pioneer Regiment

Keenan

3rd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls

(Princess of Wales's Own) Yorkshire Regiment

Keenan

3645

Private