About Ernest Keeley
Lived 1890 – 1918 (aged 28). Ernest Keeley was a South African sport shooter.
Ernest James Keeley (26 May 1890 – 23 July 1918) was a South African sports shooter. He competed in four events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was killed in action in Belgium during World War I 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.
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Who was Ernest Keeley?
Sports shooter (1890-1918)
When was Ernest Keeley born?
Ernest Keeley was born on 26 May 1890 in Pretoria.
When did Ernest Keeley die?
Ernest Keeley died on 23 July 1918 in Flanders.
What was Ernest Keeley's occupation?
Ernest Keeley was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Ernest Keeley?
Ernest Keeley was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernest Keeley. https://biography.guide/ernest-keeley/
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