Keller, Reginald Lyle (R. L.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 542085
Unit # 4th Divisional Canadian Cyclist Corps, 14th Machine Gun, 18th Battalion
Resident Chatham
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Pte. Lyle Keller left for overseas with the 4th Divisional Canadian Cyclist Corps of Toronto May 13th, 1916, arriving at Liverpool May 1st. he trained at Chiseldon Camp, until his transfer to the Infantry June 19th, 1917, continuing training at Bramshott. He proceeded to France September 1917. He served with 14th Machine Gun Coy at Passchendaele afterwards being transferred to 18th Battn with which unit he served until demobilisation, he was never sick or wounded during the whole of his service. He left England May 12th 1919 and arrived in Canada May 24th.

He was awarded the Military Medal Oct 11th 1918 for keeping open the lines of communication at Iwuy.

Discharged at London May 24th 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards Military Medal, Oct 11th 1918
Sources Chatham Daily Planet (20-07-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (30-12-1918), Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes
Height 5'10"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 23
Complexion Dark
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Student at Queen's University, Toronto
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted May 6th, 1916
Where Enlisted Toronto, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- Charles Keller, Chatham. Mother- Mrs. Annie Keller, chatham. Brother Sgt. Harry Keller, C.A.M.C. and Norman Keller, Chatham.

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