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1522, Private Joseph KEEN — 13th Light Dragoons

Birth & early life

Born Pimlico, London. Said to be the son of George Keen and his first wife (name unknown). For further family history, see the entry for his brother, 1529 John Keen — 13th Light Dragoons.

Enlistment

Enlisted into the 3rd Light Dragoons, 28th of June 1848. Regtl. No. 2181.

Service

Transferred to the 13th Light Dragoons on the 1st of July 1853.

Died on the 13th of September 1854 while en route from Varna to the Crimea.

Medals

Name not on the Medal Roll.

Commemorations

Death & burial

Died on the 13th of September 1854 while en route from Varna to the Crimea.


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