| Regimental number | 671 |
| Place of birth | Nabiac, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | c/o John Kerr, Beantree, Kyogle, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr John Kerr, Beantree, Kyogle, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 3 1/2 Years within the New South Wales Scotish Rifles |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Splendid leadership and bravery enabling valuable services to be performed.(Near Le Barque, 24-26 February 1917)que Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Harriett Mary KERR, Wiangaree, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 3764 Pte Cyril Ostend KERR, 9th Bn, killed in action, 10 August 1918; 1155 Pte James KERR, 9th Bn, returned to Australia, 20 May 1919; 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: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KERR Robert William |