Ernest Keeley
South African sports shooter
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Ernest James Keeley (26 May 1890 – 23 July 1918) was a South African sports shooter.[1] He competed in four events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]
Born26 May 1890
Pretoria, South African Republic
Died23 July 1918 (aged 28)
Flanders, Belgium
SportSports shooting
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 May 1890 Pretoria, South African Republic |
| Died | 23 July 1918 (aged 28) Flanders, Belgium |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sports shooting |
He was killed in action in Belgium during World War I[3] while serving as a Second Lieutenant in the 4th Regiment of South African Infantry, and, having no known grave, is commemorated on the Commonwealth Ploegsteert Memorial.[4]
