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We remember George Thomas Keen
We remember George Thomas Keen
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:9649833
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Crooked Billet, Berkhampstead, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9649833
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Charles William Keen
Source:9650012
1881
1883
sibling
Alice Kezia Keen
Source:9650004
1883
1886
sibling
Rose Keen
Source:9650024
1886
1888
sibling
Eliza Keen
Source:9650029
1888
1890
sibling
Kate Keen
Source:9650033
1890
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:9649929
5th April 1891
1891
location
Dudswell, Northchurch, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9649929
5th April 1891
1901
marriage
Sarah Jane Sterne
Source:7192614
15th February 1901 - 2nd February 1919
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:9649941
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Gardener (Domestic)
Berkhampstead, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9649941
31st March 1901
1901
location
St John's Well Lane, Berkhamsted, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9649941
31st March 1901
1901
children
George Henry Keen
Source:9650452
3rd November 1901
1903
children
Emma Eliza Keen
Source:9650452
10th September 1903
1905
children
Janie Keen
Source:9650452
10th March 1905
1905
children
Mary Wheeler Keen
Source:9650452
10th March 1905
1908
children
Phyllis Annie Keen
Source:9650452
10th June 1908
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:9649805
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Domestic Gardener
Cromer, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9649805
2nd April 1911
1911
location
66 Connaught Road, Cromer, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9649805
2nd April 1911
1916
children
Kenneth David Keen
Source:9650452
21st June 1916
1916
employment
Gardener
Rye, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9650452
30th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 37
Source:9650452
1st July 1916
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9650452
1st July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
101589
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9650452
1st July 1916 - 2nd February 1919
1916
location
The Lodge, Leasam, Rye, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9650452
1st July 1916
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9650452
2nd January 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital "Sick".
Hospital/Institution
Source:9650452
27th August 1918 - 29th August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Further treatment of "Sickness" above
Hospital/Institution
Source:9650452
30th August 1918 - 11th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Dysentery Convalescent
Hospital/Institution
Source:9650452
11th October 1918 - 27th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9650452
27th October 1918 - 8th November 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Following from the hospital treatment above: Granted Furlough on account of Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9650452
9th November 1918 - 18th November 1918
1919
hospitalisation
"Bronchitis since Influenza in Nov 1918. Rapidly spreading? Broncho- pneumonia as complication."
Hospital/Institution
Source:9650452
14th January 1919 - 2nd February 1919
1919
dates
Age 40
Source:7192614
2nd February 1919
1919
death
War Related Sickness
He died of Bronchitis and Broncho-Pneumonia following Influenza.
the 2nd Eastern General Hospital, Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:7192614
Source:9650452
2nd February 1919
burial
Northchurch, Herts
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:7192614
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Thomas |
| Initials | GT |
| Last Name | Keen |
| Source | 9649833 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Connaught Road, Cromer, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Crooked Billet, Berkhampstead, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Dudswell, Northchurch, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| St John's Well Lane, Berkhamsted, Herts | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| The Lodge, Leasam, Rye, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 101589 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry Keen | son | 3rd November 1901 | |
| Emma Eliza Keen | daughter | 10th September 1903 | |
| Mary Wheeler Keen | daughter | 10th March 1905 | |
| Janie Keen | daughter | 10th March 1905 | |
| Phyllis Annie Keen | daughter | 10th June 1908 | |
| Kenneth David Keen | son | 21st June 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Keen nee Geary | mother | ||
| Joseph Keen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles William Keen | brother | 1881 | |
| Alice Kezia Keen | sister | 1883 | |
| Rose Keen | sister | 1886 | |
| Eliza Keen | sister | 1888 | |
| Kate Keen | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Sterne | wife | 15th February 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-01 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1879-01-26 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Banns & Marriages George Thomas Keen and Sarah Jane Sterne | Jane31029 | |
| Register of Soldiers' Effects | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Widow Sarah Jane Keen | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Artillery WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| G T Keen's Headstone | Jane31029 |
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