William Keil was born at Denniston and was working for the Blackball Coal Company when he joined the Army in 1915. He was hospitalised with measles in Alexandria, Egypt, shortly after arriving there. Recovering, he was attached to the Tunnelling Company. Like many soldiers, he caught Spanish flu in 1918. He returned to New Zealand in early 1919.
He died at 8.45pm on February 24, 1920. I have found no cause of death.
News was received yesterday by Mrs. J. McMinn, of Arney Street that her brother, Sapper William Keil, died in Dunedin hospital. The deceased who served four and a-half years on active service had only returned a few months ago on the "Hororata." He was a great football enthusiast prior to enlisting and his death came as a great shock to his relatives and many friends. His mother predeceased him by eighteen months. -Greymouth Evening Star, 26/2/1920.
DEATHS
KEIL. — On February 24th, at Dunedin Hospital, No. 24/490 Private William. Keil, late of Blackball: aged 30 years. Deeply mourned. Interred this day with military honors. — Hope and Kinaston, undertakers. -Evening Star, 26/2/1920.
The many friends of Private William Keil, formerly of Blackball, will regret to hear of his death which took place at Dunedin Hospital on February 24th. Deceased, who was only 30 years of age, was greatly esteemed by all who knew him, and his early demise will cause great regret. -Greymouth Evening Star, 1/3/1920.
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