| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Address | Wellington Mills via Dardanup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J C Kerr, Wellington Mills via Dardanup, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great gallantry, and carried his men with him through uncut wire into the second objective. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
