James Gold Kerr
Service Number
M2/104884
Military Unit
Motor Transport Army Service Corps
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
03 Oct 1918 (22 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Carmichael, Lanarkshire
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
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Family History
Private James Gold Kerr, born 1896 in Carmichael, Lanarkshire. He was the son of John Kirk Kerr (gamekeeper) and Martha Kerr née Gold of Happendon, Douglas, Lanarkshire. Later James’ parents were living at Yarncliffe Lodge, Grindleford, Sheffield.
Military History
James enlisted in Sheffield in the Royal Engineers and was attached to 5th Field Survey Company. He died on Active Service on 3 October 1918 and buried in Brie British Cemetery, grave 4.E.11 France.
Extra Information
CWG additional information - Son of John Kerr, of Yarncliffe Lodge, Grindleford, Sheffield.
