Private James McKeegan was born in Crookston, Minnesota, but living in Ormstown, the son of James McKeegan. He enlisted in the 14th Battalion in September, 1914, and was likely killed by artillery on March 31, 1916 while on a working party near Dickebusch Huts, outside of Poperinghe, Belgium. He was 25 years old.
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
26099
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
14th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Crookston, Minnesota
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
23 years 10 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
25 years 4 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
25 years 4 months
Country Born:
England
Trade or Calling:
Fireman
Next of Kin:
James McKeegan, Father, Ormstown, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Valcartier, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 6.0 in / 168 cm
Weight:
Chest:
36.5 in / 93 cm
Expansion:
3.5 in / 9 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
556 days in service
Buried at:
Son of James McKeegan, of Ormstown, Quebec.
