Circumstances of Casualty: Killed in Action.
Location of Unit at Time of Casualty: Attack on Langemarck.

BX May 12, 1915

Many Brant County Names Added to List – Record of Killed and Wounded Grows – Pte. Keighley Sends Last Message to His Wife and Family – Relatives and Friends Receive Word from Boys Who Were in Fierce Fighting at Ypres

The harrowing news was received by letter in the city this morning, of the death in the fighting, which took place two weeks ago at Langemarck, of another Brantford volunteer in the person of Private James Keighley, who resided at the time of his enlistment at 147 Clarence Street. Mrs. William Keighley, who also resides on Clarence Street, received a letter from her husband, Private William Keighley, who left Brantford with the first contingent, stating that he was with his brother when the fatal wound was received. The letter, which arrived in Brantford this morning follows:

April 27, 1915

Dear Wife and Children,

Just a few lines to let you know that I am alright. Hope you are all in good health. Well love I am sorry to tell you that Jim was killed on April 25. I hardly know how to write for I am just a nervous wreck. Jim’s death was sudden for he was shot just over the heart. Frank Burkhard is wounded I don’t know if he is badly hurt or not, but will let you know as soon as I can. I am in a hurry now, but will send the details as soon as I can.

“BILL”

Private James Keighley was employed as a machinist at the Ham and Nott factory for two years and prior to that was an employee of the Adams Wagon Works. A letter received from him just last Wednesday, and dated April 21 stated that he was well and happy. He was a football enthusiast, having been a member of the Sons of England and Dufferin Rifles football teams, playing centre forward and fullback.

Mrs. Keighley and two children reside at 147 Clarence Street with Mrs. William Keighley. Mrs. Denton a sister of the deceased resides at 217 Bruce Street. Private Keighley was 24 years of age.