Charles Joseph Keily
Commander R.N.R. (retired) Charles Joseph Keily, O.B.E.(m), R.N.R. (19 October, 1882 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Born in Khandalla, India.
Keily was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 18 October, 1909.[1]
Keily was appointed to the elderly third class protected cruiser Philomel on 26 August, 1914. She was stationed in New Zealand at this time. This may have been his only wartime appointment, and a lengthy June 1916 evaluation by Captain Thompson illustrated Keily's growth in his onboard role, describing him as possessing far more capacity for handling menthan is usually found in R.N.R. officers" and noting that he had done "very well in charge of armed landing parties" on several occasions.[2]
Keily worked in minesweeping duties with trawlers from 1917 onward, helping aboard Geranium. It is possible that his command of Philomel never occurred, but Thompson relinquished command in April 1917, and Keily was then the most senior officer aboard when he promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 18 October, 1917. He was noted for good service that year.[3]
A July 1919 evaluation by Captain Thompson commented on Keily's musical abilities and aptitude for games.
Keily was demobilised and promoted to the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 3 November, 1919. He was removed from the list on 8 July 1926.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by P. H. Hall Thompson |
Captain of H.M.S. Philomel Apr, 1917[Inference] |
Succeeded by Joseph G. Walsh |
Footnotes
- ↑ Keily Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/77. f. 77.
- ↑ Keily Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/77. f. 77.
- ↑ Keily Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/77. f. 77.
- ↑ Keily Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/77. f. 77.
