| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Denison, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer and grazier |
| Address | Denison via Heyfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles C Kerr, Denison via Heyfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Promotion date: Captain Promotion date: Major Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. Though wounded immediately after crossing the parapet, he led his men on with great coolness. After advancing as far as possible he ordered his men to dig themselves in and sent back a message for reinforcements. After having his wounds dressed he refused to go to hospital, but continued rendering valuable assistance to his battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Appointed 2nd Lt, 12 July 1915. War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action (1st occasion), 19 July 1916; (2nd occasion), 2 September 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
