He was thus present at the capture of Fort Bowyer on 13 February, after which the Treaty of Ghent came into effect and hostilities ended. Keane was created a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath on 2 January.
Keane's presence at the capture of Fort Bowyer on 13 February marked a significant turning point, as it led to the Treaty of Ghent taking effect and hostilities coming to an end. He was subsequently recognized with a knighthood on 2 January.