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William Henry KERR

Regimental number1716
Place of birthNeutral Bay New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEstate agent
Address'Taronga', Averge Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Kerr, 'Taronga', Averge Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 28 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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