John Franklin Keys was born 29 January 1900, son of William Reed Keys and Rebecca “Bessie” Butler. He died of influenza broncho pneumonia on 11 February 1919 at Manhattan, New York

Buried at Fort Hill Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 29 January 1899
  • Date of death: 11 February 1919
  • County: Bradley
  • Hometown: Cleveland
  • Service Branch: Army
  • Division/Assignment: Cas Co., 474th Infantry
  • Conflict: World War I
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Fort Hill Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar II, Top Panel
  • Sponsored by: Tammy Keys

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