Background
KEIR, Brig was born on July 6, 1856. Son of J. L. Keir, Fordlands, Bideford.
KEIR, Brig was born on July 6, 1856. Son of J. L. Keir, Fordlands, Bideford.
Studied at Wimbledon School. Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
Entered R.A. 1876; Captain, 1884. Major, 1892; Lieutenant-Col, 1901. Colonel 1904; passed Stall' College.
Special service, South Africa, 1901-1902. Assistant-Adjutant-General India, 1904. Served South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches, brevet of Colonel, Queen’s medal, 5 clasps).
Holds R.A. gold medal for Prize Essay, 1903. -General John Lindesay, Brigade Commander Allahabad Brigade since 1907.
Club: United Service.