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67th RGA John Stephen Keir
« on: Monday 30 May 22 21:10 BST (UK) »
Hi
I am a bit stuck for information i am currently researching my family tree and i am focussing on my great grandfather.

he served in WW1 for the 67th RGA his service number was 2167. The little information that i have is that and the day and place that he passed which where 4/11/1916 in France.

any information would be much appreciated

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Re: 67th RGA John Stephen Keir
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 31 May 22 09:21 BST (UK) »
Hi,
Have you seen this? A little more information perhaps.https://www.greatwardundee.com/entry/keir-j-s/
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Sinnock/Sinnicks...Brighton,Greenwich.
Clements,Coles,Mc Donagh,Rock

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Re: 67th RGA John Stephen Keir
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 01 June 22 18:18 BST (UK) »
His exact location on the day he died was Mazingarbe.
Warks:Ashford;Cadby;Clarke;Clifford;Cooke Copage;Easthope;
Edmonds;Felton;Colledge;Lutwyche;Mander(s);May;Poole;Withers.
Staffs.Edmonds;Addison;Duffield;Webb;Fisher;Archer
Salop:Easthope,Eddowes,Hoorde,Oteley,Vernon,Talbot,De Neville.
Notts.Clarke;Redfearne;Treece.
Som.May;Perriman;Cox
India Kane;Felton;Cadby
London.Haysom.
Lancs.Gay.
Worcs.Coley;Mander;Sawyer.
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Re: 67th RGA John Stephen Keir
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 01 June 22 19:40 BST (UK) »
Here’s his medal card.
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Re: 67th RGA John Stephen Keir
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 01 June 22 20:10 BST (UK) »
Dundee Courier, 14 Dec 1916
BRITAIN'S ROLL OF HONOUR
IN THE RANKS - Privates except where otherwise stated
Previously reported died, now reported killed
R.G.A - Keir, 2167, Gnr. J.S (Broughty Ferry)

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Re: 67th RGA John Stephen Keir
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 01 June 22 20:16 BST (UK) »
2 days earlier
Dundee Courier, 12 Dec 1916
IN THE RANKS - Privates except where otherwise stated
Died - R.G.A - Keir, 2167, Gnr. J.S (Broughton Ferry)

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Re: 67th RGA John Stephen Keir
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 05 June 22 15:50 BST (UK) »
The war diary for the 67th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery is currently available online for free through the National Archives. You'll need to register an account, but once you have done so you'll be able to download the war diary for no charge. This will contain a daily record of the battery's actions, and will allow you to find out exactly what happened on the day he died. Most war dairies only mention officers by name, but you may get lucky.

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/36090f7e474b4797aed7cc52ef7bcad2

Edited to add that unfortunately a quick look at the diary shows that it is incredibly light on information between October 1916 and April 1917, entire months are described in one or two sentences.
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