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James Ferguson KERR

Regimental number635
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jean Kerr, Kent Street, Maryborough, Queensland
Enlistment date9 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on 24 September 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Brigade Machine Gun Company
FateReturned to Australia 30 January 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. After being partially buried on three different occasions, he returned to his gun and rescued one of the gun team, who was partially buried and unconscious.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

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