In Remembrance of
Robert Keers
Date of birth: 2nd May 1923
Place of birth: Lanchester, County Durham, England
Parents: William and Annie Keers
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service Number: P/JX 159401
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
Biographical Information: Robert was born on 2nd May 1923 in Lanchester, County Durham to William and Annie Keers. The family lived in Craghead, County Durham until moving to 146 Fir Tree Avenue, Conventry circa 1937.
Robert briefly worked at the Standard Works before joining the Navy. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
SourcesCommonwealth War Graves Commission'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Mary Mckeown (photo & information derived from the "The Midland Daily Telegraph," 20th June 1941 provided February 2018)