| Regimental number | 30100 |
| True Name | KEIR, John James |
| Occupation | Customhouse agent |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M F Keir, Seatoun, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Aparima on |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 44 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Tyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel 6), Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Wife: Mary F Keir, 7 Hay Street, Seatoun, Wellington. Native of Dunedin |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He marked out the assembly position for his company under a heavy barrage, and led his company with great ability in the attack. The unit on his left lost direction during the advance, causing a serious gap in the line, but he filled the gap in a most skilful manner and saved a dangerous situation. He moved about under heavy shellfire along the while front of the battalion, organising consolidation. His cool daring and good leadership were a magnificent example to his men and did much to ensure the success of the operations.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 6 |