Geoffrey Keyes

Biography

Geoffrey Keyes was a career Army officer whose leadership during turbulent global conflicts exemplified calm decisiveness and respect for every soldier in his command. He dedicated himself to strategic planning, training, and the humane treatment of men and women who served under him.

Comrades remembered his sense of duty and his refusal to take shortcuts in the face of adversity, honoring him as a model of steady valor. Geoffrey’s memory rests at West Point Cemetery as a tribute to a legacy of courage and selfless service.