Whilst in command of the "Fame" during the Boxer Rising in the same year, he did good service, especially in the capture of four Chinese Destroyers at Tongku, for which he received from the Admiralty "the expression of Their Lordships' thorough approbation."
He was mentioned in despatches by General Gaselee on January 17th, 1901, and promoted Commander for his services in China.
He was Naval Attaché at Rome, Vienna, Athens, and Constantinople from 1905-7.
On April 24th, 1906, he received the M.V.O., and in the same year he also received the Order of the Crown of Italy (Third Class).
REAR-ADMIRAL ROGER J. B. KEYES
He became Inspecting Captain of Submarines on November 14th, 1910, and Commodore (S) in charge of the Submarine Service on August 31st, 1912, which post he held until 1915.
At the coronation of King George V. he was made a C.B. (Military).