| Regimental number | 1155 |
| Place of birth | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kyogle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Harriett Kerr, Kyogle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Enoggera, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Harriett Mary KERR, Wiangaree, New South Wales |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 3764 Pte Cyril Ostend KERR, 9th Bn, killed in action, 10 August 1918; 671 Lance Sergeant Robert William KERR MM, 9th Bn, returned to Australia, 3 December 1918; Cousins: 1753 Pte Robert Clive KERR, 1st Bn, returned to Australia, 13 March 1918; 2053 Pte Clarence Michael KERR, 4th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 15 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 1155 James KERR for second period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KERR James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
