In memory of

Flying Officer

Robert Joseph Keyes

who died on 13 Feb 1943

Service details
  Conflict WWII
  Service RCAF
  Unit No. 199 Squadron, Royal Air Force
  Rank Flying Officer
  Service number J9738
  Date of death 19430213
  Cause of death killed in action
Narrative history
  J9738 Flying Officer (No. 199 Squadron RAF wireless air gunner) Robert Joseph Keyes (b.1918) of Regina was KIA 19430213 and is buried at Guidel communal cemetery, Morbihan, France. Keyes' Wellington failed to return from operations. He was the son of Robert James and Regina DeSales (Kilty) Keyes who came from Stillwater, Washington Co., Minnesota. Robert was born at Regina, graduated from Central collegiate and Campion college and was working as a clerk for Trianon when he enlisted at Regina late in 1940.
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Memorial information
  Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration 159 - Sherwood
  Cemetery or memorial location Guidel communal cemetery, Morbihan, France    

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  Honour roll location(s) Regina
  Geo-memorial Keyes Lake, Saskatchewan     
  Geo-memorial location 59.8833°N / 108.1667°W
  Geo-memorial NTS map reference 74N16
  Geo-memorial details East of Tazin Lake.
Personal information
  Date of birth 19180302
  Place of birth Regina    
  Date of enlistment 19401116
  Place of enlistment Regina    
  Residence on enlistment Regina    
  Occupation clerk
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