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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