TRIBUTE for our ANZAC

Robert Charles Keeble Monks Eleigh England - Home town Postcard from his father Arthur This post is dedicated to the memory of our late ancestor who was killed in the line of duty during the first world war.  Corporal Robert Charles Keeble died on Wednesday 16th September 1914.  He was 22 years old.  He was a signal man and among the first troops to be sent to the front lines to set up telegraph communications when he was shot by a sniper.  The war began only 2 weeks earlier.  

You will remember grandma Woodys mum - Nanna.  She was one of 6 children, all girls, except for the youngest - Robert.  Sadly the family was left with no male heirs.  He was buried in Vendresse in France and just this past year we have heard that one of his other sisters' children has taken soil from his family home to the grave site, the first visit to the site to date.  Although he was not an ANZAC (because he was English) it is on this day that we have the opportunity to remember those from our family who were killed in the line of duty.  There are many sad and gruesome stories told during ANZAC weekend and it's easy to cast aside the sentiment.  Please take the time to look into the eyes of one of US, and Let Us Not Forget!