William KERR

Regimental number24/1099
AddressTaupiri Coal Mines Limited, Huntly
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, John Kerr, Hakanoa Street, Huntly
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
D Company, 2nd Bn, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, embarked on board five ships: HMNZT 'Mauganui', HMNZT 31 'Tahiti', HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankRifleman
Final unit2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 19 July 1916
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialRation Farm Military Cemetery (Plot II, Row E, Grave No 12), La Chapelle-d'Armentieres, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Jane Kerr, 11 King's Parade, Devonport, Auckland. Born in Scotland.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/2nd NZRB

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