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254820 Pte. Frank Keen British Army 8th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment from:Chapel Hse, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire (d.23rd October 1918) Frank originally joined as a volunteer during the 1st World War with the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, his two elder brothers John and Joseph Keen already regulars in the regiment pre-war. Frank was gassed at one stage and was sent briefly back to UK for treatment then returned. His grave is in The Highland Cemetery at Le Cateau. His brother John was part of the British Expeditionary Force the first of the British army to face and fight the enemy in Brussels. He served throughout the war and continued regular service into the 1930's, including duty in Ireland, India and conflict in Burma. He died of stomach cancer at home in 1958. His brother Joseph was based in India on the outbreak of WW1 was sent to Mesopotamia, was one of many who surrendered under General Townsend at the Seige of Kut. He sadly died as a prisoner of war through illness. A memorial in Iraq bears his name. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**