| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 838605 |
| Unit # | 4th |
| Resident | Dresden |
Regimental number: 838605 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5120 – 20, Item: 496320, PDF:- B5120-SO20. Date of Birth 15/04/1886 near Halifax, PQ. Son of Charlotte Kerr of Dresden, ON. (mother). A single Baptist minister, living in Dresden. Attestation: 17/01/1916 at Owen Sound, ON. to 147th Bn. Age: 30 years, Height: 5’ 7”, Girth: 37 ½”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark. Long scar on palmer surface of First Finger on Right Hand, Medical: 17/01/17 at Owen Sound, “Fit”. To 147th Grey o/s Bn.
Departed Halifax NS. 14/11/16 aboard the S.S. Olympic. Arrived in England 20/11/16 in France 19/10/17. 1/12/16 to 149th Bn. as A/Cpl. 1/01/17 serving with 147th 9/06/17 promoted to L/Sgt. 17/10/17 Robert reverted to Pte. at his request and posted to the 4th CMR 19/03/18.
KERR R. C. Canadian, Private, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Central Ontario Regt. Age: 49. DOAS, Date of Death 14/03/1918. Service No. 838605 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Grave. Grave Memorial Ref. III A. 9. Cemetery: THELUS MILITARY CEMETERY, located at the foot of Vimy Ridge.
Memorial Cross to Mrs. Charlotte Kerr also the Memorial Scroll 5/03/21 and the Memorial Plaque 15/05/1920. Mrs. Lizzie Fox (sister) of Dresden, ON. 28/09/16. The War Service Gratuity: was not payable since Mrs. Charlotte Kerr died 6/03/20.
Information from T. Kerr, 20 Roman Rd., Thornhill, ON. L3T 4J9 905-881-9294. Photo.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5120 – 20, LAC, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 49.DOAS, Date of Death 14/03/1918 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Grave. Grave Memorial Ref. III A. 9. Cemetery: THELUS MILITARY CEMETERY |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 30 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Dark |
| Birthplace | 15/04/1886 near Halifax, PQ. |
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