S/21651 Private
8th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, 44th Infantry Brigade, 15th (Scottish) Division
Age: 38
Date of Death: 2.8.17
Buried: Menin Gate Memorial Panel 38
Family history: Husband of Elizabeth C Kerr, 553 Crow Road, Jordanhill, Glasgow. He had business interests in Denny and he enlisted in the town.
The action leading to his death
The War Diary for the 2 August 1917:
(Linesman Map)
In a letter to his wife the battalion chaplain wrote: ‘I have the saddest news to convey to you, if you have not already heard it. Your husband, Pte Allan C Kerr (21651), Seaforths, was killed in action on 2nd August last, while the Seaforths were taking part battle of Ypres. He met his death with a single bullet, which killed him instantly.’
Medals Awarded:
The British War Medal, Victory Medal
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