| Regimental number | 612 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Dechmont, Parish of Livingstone, Scotland |
| School | School of Mines, Ballarat (attended this school in the early 1920's after his return from the war) |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 15 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Midhope Castle, South Queen, Ferry, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Kerr, Midhope Castle, South Queens Ferry, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | No 1 Mining Corps |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Tunnelling Company |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Arrived in Australia, 1913 |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Lance Corporal James KERR, Regimental No. 4427, 59th Battalion, returned to Australia 10 April 1919 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 90 |
| Place of burial | Ballarat Crematorium, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
