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Sapper Jesse Keen
Incident Report
Tunisia, bomb load explosion
Deceased
Details
Incident Details. In Tunisia, many hand grenades and mines had been recovered. These were transported by two three ton lorry's, to a safe place for disposal. The bomb load explodedwhilst being unloaded, killing all bar Les Stokes, who had gone to the cab to get a hat.Personal Details
- 1914429 Sapper
- Jesse Keen
- 15 Bomb Disposal Company
- Royal Engineers
Son of Jesse and Rosina Keen of Birmingham: Husband of Rose May Keen of Birmingham.
Died on the 10th June 1943. Aged 29.
Buried at Medjez-El-Bab War Cemetery.
Grave 7. E. 10.
Photo taken by Jeffery Mish
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