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Arthur Keen

British flying ace

Died when: 23 years 166 days (281 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Arthur Keen

Major Arthur Willan Keen MC (20 March 1895 – 2 September 1918) was a British World War I flying ace credited with fourteen aerial victories.

Keen won his first decoration before ever seeing combat when he saved a fellow pilot from drowning on 17 June 1916.Once in France, his combat record saw him promoted to flight, then squadron commands.

The latter posting made him a major at age 23.


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