The Winnipeg Evening Tribune - 6 May 1940 Veteran of 3 Wars is Buried William John Kiely, 81, of 294 Lipton Street, veteran of the Egyptian campaign in 1882 and the South African war, who died Thursday at his home, was buried Saturday in St Mary’s cemetery in the military plot. Msgr A D Rheaume celebrated solemn high mass when the funeral service was held at 9 am in St Edward’s Church. A military service was conducted at the graveside before Father Russell Manning observed final rights. Pallbearers were Peter J Lilley, B O MacDonald, N T Carey and M P Kelly. Mr Kiely was born in Tipperary, Ireland and came to Winnipeg about 1897. He served with the British forces in India in 1882 and in the Nile expedition of 1884 – 1885, receiving the Egyptian medal with three bars and the Khedive Star of Egypt. He engaged in construction work in Winnipeg before leaving for the South African war, 1899 1902. He was awarded the South African medal with four bars for his service. Returning to Winnipeg, Mr Kiely worked on city construction projects until the Great War. With the rank of captain, he was appointed inspector of munitions at the Transcona shops, the Vulcan Iron Works and the Dominion Bridge company. He had charge of the Knights of Columbus army hut from 1918 to 1920. Later, Mr Kiely became inspector of Public works in Winnipeg. He retired from service in 1928. Barker’s funeral home was in charge of funeral arrangements. 1911 Census of Canada, St Boniface, Manitoba, Canada William J Keily b 1861 Ireland Elizabeth b 1878 USA Arthur b 1905 Manitoba Agnes b 1908 Manitoba 1916 Census of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba William J Kiely b 1861 Ireland Elizabeth b 1878 USA Arthur b 1906 Manitoba May 1909 Manitoba Edward b 1912 Manitoba Charles b 1912 Manitoba Eileen b 1915 Manitoba Manitoba Marriages John Kiely married Elizabeth Jane Kelly 22 Jun 1903, Winnipeg, Manitoba John Joseph Kiely married Muriel Frank 17 May 1927, Winnipeg, Manitoba Arthur Michael Kiely married Edna Parker, 4 Feb 1928, Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba Deaths Agnes May died 4 Aug 1933 at 25 years William John died 2 May 1940 at 81 years Murray James died 22 Apr 1941 at 2 years