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

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    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).
     
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  4. bexley84

    bexley84 Well-Known Member

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

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