266646 John KERR, MC, MiD, 6th Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

Personal Number: 266646
Army Number:
Rank: Major
Name: John KERR, MC, MiD
Unit: Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers


London Gazette : 9 April 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35972/supplement/1629/data.pdf
Royal Inniskilling Fus.
C.S.M. John KERR (266646) to be 2nd Lt. 19th Dec. 1942.

London Gazette : 21 September 1944
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36710/supplement/4369/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy : —
The Military Cross.
Captain (temporary Major) John Kerr (266646), The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (Cookstown, Co Tyrone).

London Gazette : 19 July 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37184/supplement/3731/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
Innisks.
Maj. (temp.) J. KERR, M.C. (266646).

 

London Gazette : 19 July 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37184/supplement/3719/data.pdf


https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37184/supplement/3731/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Kerr, John Rank: S/Captain, Temporary Major ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/7/447
Name Kerr, John
Rank: S/Captain, Temporary Major
Service No: 266646
Regiment: 6 Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Military Cross
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 21 September 1944

 

Jiohn Kerr rose from the rank of CSM to commanding the 6th Inniskillings over a period of 18 months...