Lieutenant William George Kerr left Canada April 18th, 1915, with the 18th Battalion and reached the front September 14th, 1915. He was transferred to the 4th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery in April 1916, serving until November 1916, when he was invalided to England, thence to Canada, and retired as unfit in September 1917.

Lieutenant William George Kerr honorably retired to the C.E.F. Reserve of officers on September 30th, 1917, as unfit for overseas service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (22-10-1914), Chatham Daily Planet (11-07-1917), Chatham Daily News (23-05-1919), Chatham Daily News (23-05-1919)

Height	5'11"
Eye Colour	Gray
Age	23
Complexion	Ruddy
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Student
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	November 1914
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- John G. Kerr, Chatham. Mother- Mrs. Louise Kerr. Brother- Beverley Kerr, Douglas Kerr. Sister- Margaret Kerr.

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