| Keene | Alfred | | Captain | KEENE, ALFRED, Captain, was born 17 April 1855, son of H G Keene, CIE, and Mrs Keene, daughter of Brigadier General Moore, Indian Army; entered the Army 12 February 1874; served in the Afghan War of 1878-80, taking part in the march from Quetta to the relief of Kandahar. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 25 January 1881], receiving the Medal. He served in Burma, 1885-86,when he was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 2 September 1887], received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 November 1886]: "Alfred Keene, Captain, Royal Artillery". His DSO was awarded for operations in Burma. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel 5 April 1900, and was given the Brevet of Colonel 10 February 1894, becoming Colonel in 1904, and was put on half-pay, late HA, 5 April 1905. He married, in 1894, Janet Frances, widow of Colonel Ayrton Pullan. He was employed at the War Office from December 1914; later as a Staff Captain. In January 1918, Colonel Keene was made a CMG. He died on 21 April 1918.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
