Regimental number | 2048 |
Place of birth | Collarenebri New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Kingwood, Penrith, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Robert Kerr, Collarenabri, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of the 29th September 1918, during the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE in front of HARGICOURT, Sergeant KERR superintended the ammunition supply at the guns, which were moved forward in close support of the Infantry. The track to the guns was under heavy fire; an enemy shell of heavy calibre landed in the trail of a gun, destroying it and killing and wounding 8 of his men; but this N.C.O. supervised and controlled the arrival and departure of the wagons and teams throughout the entire period. His courage and devotion to duty were of high order, and are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |