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Rank Telegrapher Signal Operator
Service # R126929, V89195
Unit # RCNVR

Born 5/12/1926 at Merlin, Kent Co., ON., the son of Albert and Mary Keane of Merlin, ON. and brother of Alvin Ross A57897,Gordon Lyle R67900, Kenneth and James R126929. The husband of Alma of Merlin, ON.

The youngest of the Keane brothers to enlist at 17 ½ years old he enlisted in the RCNVR at HMCS Hunter, Windsor, ON., 12/06/44. Shurley, as he was known, trained at Quebec City and St. Hyacinth where he spent a year and a half until the end of the war.

He was discharged from active service in November 1945 from HMCS Hunter, Windsor ON.

Information from M.E. Gamester, sister.        

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources M.E. Gamester, sister
Supplemental Information Born 5/12/1926 at Merlin, Kent Co., ON., the son of Albert and Mary Keane of Merlin, ON. and brother of Gordon L. R67900, Kenneth James R126929 and Alvin Ross A57897.

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