Royal Military Police

Cap Badge of the Royal Military Police (Queen Elizabeth II)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Keightley
Initials:   C.N.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  23228154
Notes:   RMP. Died 19/5/1956. Cause of death terrorism, Cyprus. Age 19. Died of wounds received on 13/5/1956 when a grenade was thrown into RMP billet in Famagusta. Two other NCO's were seriously wounded. Inscription on gravestone: A beautiful nature a heart of gold no better son this world could hold. Also on a marble book on the grave: The Lord is my Shepherd the 23rd Psalm. In loving memory of Colin Neville the dear and only son of Frank & Olive Keightley. Grave Reference: Plot 20 Row B Grave 11. Born 22/1/1937. Colin Neville Keightley.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 19th May 1956
Company: 3 DIV PRO COY
Cemetery: WAYNES KEEP CEMETERY, NICOSIA   CYPRUS
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