George James Keymer

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

164295

Unit at enlistment:

84th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Commemorated at:

Ancient Order of Foresters

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Greater London

Birth city:

London

Address at enlistment:

Echo Place P.O., Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

Echo Place P.O., Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Labourer

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

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Letters and documents

Miscellaneous

BX January 9, 1922

James G. Keymer

On Sunday in Echo Place there passed away a highly esteemed resident of the district in the person of James G. Keymer, a soldier with an excellent war record to his credit. He was born in England. He served in three wars in India, in the South African War and in the Great World War and was a member of a military family. He was shell-shocked and wounded during the fighting and was one of six brothers were serving, two of whom were killed and the others all wounded. His wife resides in Canada and his father and the rest of his brothers are residing in England. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters. The funeral will take place on Friday from his residence to Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX January 14, 1922

James G. Keymer

On Friday afternoon the funeral of the late James G. Keymer was held to Mount Hope cemetery from his home on the Locks Road. Rev. Mr. Monsinger, Of Cainsville, conducted he services at the house in the presence of very many friends and during the service Mrs. Sharp sang the solo “Some Day I will Understand.” The members of the A.O.F. attended in a body and the officers held service at the house and the grave. The bearers were all members of the Order, Albert, March, Arthur, Hollman, George Brooker, Charles Webber, Mark Carter and F. Plumer. Many friends sent lovely floral tributes.