Matthew McKERR

Regimental number2101
Place of birthEmerald Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressEmerald, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sarah McKerr, Emerald, Queensland
Enlistment date4 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 7 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll42nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal